50 Years of Music w/ 50 Year Old White Guys https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com en 2020 Travel back in time, year by year, with three 50 year olds to find out what was happening back in the day and which song is actually the best song for each year they've been alive. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/bea200e4-8ed3-11ec-b3b2-9f055b5a6da9/image/ECM_5050.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress 50 Years of Music w/ 50 Year Old White Guys https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com no episodic Tim Plaehn Travel back in time, year by year, with three 50 year olds to find out what was happening back in the day and which song is actually the best song for each year they've been alive. Travel back in time, year by year, with three 50 year olds to find out what was happening back in the day and which song is actually the best song for each year they've been alive.

]]> Tim Plaehn timothyplaehn@gmail.com 423. Envy Pod We keep exploring the seven deadly sins and we keep churning out bangers! Other podcasts are becoming, quite obviously, a wee bit envious. Jeff picks the Violent Femmes, Ben picks Olivia Rodrigo for the kids and *checks notes* Marcy Playground for the old folks. Tim has Prince bring down the house with "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0000 full Tim Plaehn We keep exploring the seven deadly sins and we keep churning out bangers! Other podcasts are becoming, quite obviously, a wee bit envious. Jeff picks the Violent Femmes, Ben picks Olivia Rodrigo for the kids and *checks notes* Marcy Playground for the old folks. Tim has Prince bring down the house with "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We keep exploring the seven deadly sins and we keep churning out bangers! Other podcasts are becoming, quite obviously, a wee bit envious. Jeff picks the Violent Femmes, Ben picks Olivia Rodrigo for the kids and *checks notes* Marcy Playground for the old folks. Tim has Prince bring down the house with "While My Guitar Gently Weeps."

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]]> 6167 422. Time Travel Ben, Jeff, and Tim explore songs with an evocative power, sharing songs that immediately transport them back to a time and a place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0000 full Tim Plaehn Ben, Jeff, and Tim explore songs with an evocative power, sharing songs that immediately transport them back to a time and a place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ben, Jeff, and Tim explore songs with an evocative power, sharing songs that immediately transport them back to a time and a place.

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]]> 4996 421. Best Albums of 2025 Jeff, Ben, and Tim welcome some young folks to talk Zach Bryan and then continue their review of 2025. Jeff picks Sam Fender, Ben picks Haim, and Tim gets a little vibe going with Olivia Dean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0000 full Tim Plaehn Jeff, Ben, and Tim welcome some young folks to talk Zach Bryan and then continue their review of 2025. Jeff picks Sam Fender, Ben picks Haim, and Tim gets a little vibe going with Olivia Dean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jeff, Ben, and Tim welcome some young folks to talk Zach Bryan and then continue their review of 2025. Jeff picks Sam Fender, Ben picks Haim, and Tim gets a little vibe going with Olivia Dean.

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]]> 4372 420. Best Songs of 2025 What a year for music!! Ben picks "I'm Feeling Good," by Big Chief Romeo Bougere and Dawn Richards, Jeff goes with Frank Jupiter and "Empire," and Tim picks Sam Fender with Olive Dean, "Rein Me In." We also have our Grammy Song of the Year predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0000 full Tim Plaehn What a year for music!! Ben picks "I'm Feeling Good," by Big Chief Romeo Bougere and Dawn Richards, Jeff goes with Frank Jupiter and "Empire," and Tim picks Sam Fender with Olive Dean, "Rein Me In." We also have our Grammy Song of the Year predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What a year for music!! Ben picks "I'm Feeling Good," by Big Chief Romeo Bougere and Dawn Richards, Jeff goes with Frank Jupiter and "Empire," and Tim picks Sam Fender with Olive Dean, "Rein Me In." We also have our Grammy Song of the Year predictions.

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]]> 4044 419. Covers What is the best cover song of all time? What's the worst? We've got 'em on this podcast--and everything in between! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 27 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0000 full Tim Plaehn What is the best cover song of all time? What's the worst? We've got 'em on this podcast--and everything in between! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What is the best cover song of all time? What's the worst? We've got 'em on this podcast--and everything in between!

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]]> 5977 418. Wrath The fellas cover the deadly sin of wrath and where they've seen it on music!! But sometimes they're just gonna celebrate good, old-fashioned rage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:00:00 -0000 full Tim Plaehn The fellas cover the deadly sin of wrath and where they've seen it on music!! But sometimes they're just gonna celebrate good, old-fashioned rage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The fellas cover the deadly sin of wrath and where they've seen it on music!! But sometimes they're just gonna celebrate good, old-fashioned rage.

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]]> 5415 417. Long Songs What's your favorite long song? Stairway to Heaven? Highlands? Don't say some ridiculous Pink Floyd song!! Jeff!!! Don't do it!! Don't say it!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0000 full Tim Plaehn What's your favorite long song? Stairway to Heaven? Highlands? Don't say some ridiculous Pink Floyd song!! Jeff!!! Don't do it!! Don't say it!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What's your favorite long song? Stairway to Heaven? Highlands? Don't say some ridiculous Pink Floyd song!! Jeff!!! Don't do it!! Don't say it!!!!

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]]> 5610 416. Sax Solos The fellas take a look at some of the best sax solos of all time, celebrating one of rock's most iconic sounds. They also listen to "Careless Whisper." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 26 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0000 full Tim Plaehn The fellas take a look at some of the best sax solos of all time, celebrating one of rock's most iconic sounds. They also listen to "Careless Whisper." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The fellas take a look at some of the best sax solos of all time, celebrating one of rock's most iconic sounds. They also listen to "Careless Whisper."

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]]> 4341 415. Gas Up--Hicksville We look at the new tunes from Jeff Symonds and Bruce Springsteen, close out our Greed podcast, and go deep, deep, deep into the career of Billy Joel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 06 Sep 2025 21:36:00 -0000 full Tim Plaehn We look at the new tunes from Jeff Symonds and Bruce Springsteen, close out our Greed podcast, and go deep, deep, deep into the career of Billy Joel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We look at the new tunes from Jeff Symonds and Bruce Springsteen, close out our Greed podcast, and go deep, deep, deep into the career of Billy Joel.

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]]> 5799 414. Greed A fascinating look at the deadliest of the seven deadly sins: greed! We explore greedy stories from recording history and then play three super fun songs that'll make anyone feel better about their financial situation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Aug 2025 22:00:00 -0000 full Tim Plaehn A fascinating look at the deadliest of the seven deadly sins: greed! We explore greedy stories from recording history and then play three super fun songs that'll make anyone feel better about their financial situation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A fascinating look at the deadliest of the seven deadly sins: greed! We explore greedy stories from recording history and then play three super fun songs that'll make anyone feel better about their financial situation!

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]]> 5711 413. Live Music Jeff hosts an exploration of all things live in the world of music; from favorite concerts to the power of bootlegs, this pod gets you grooving. The fellas also picks their favorite live tracks of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 25 Jul 2025 22:25:00 -0000 full Tim Plaehn Jeff hosts an exploration of all things live in the world of music; from favorite concerts to the power of bootlegs, this pod gets you grooving. The fellas also picks their favorite live tracks of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jeff hosts an exploration of all things live in the world of music; from favorite concerts to the power of bootlegs, this pod gets you grooving. The fellas also picks their favorite live tracks of all time.

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]]> 6176 412. Wedding Songs What's the song that gets everyone out on the dance floor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 29 Jun 2025 11:55:00 -0000 full Tim Plaehn What's the song that gets everyone out on the dance floor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What's the song that gets everyone out on the dance floor?

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]]> 5099 410. Sloth A musical journey through the seven deadly sins!! Who's up for a little sloth in their lives??! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0000 full Tim Plaehn A musical journey through the seven deadly sins!! Who's up for a little sloth in their lives??! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A musical journey through the seven deadly sins!! Who's up for a little sloth in their lives??!

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]]> 4854 409. Spin-offs Jeff leads us through a look at spin-offs and we choose our favorite bands or artists that had their start in another band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 06 May 2025 14:15:00 -0000 full Tim Plaehn Jeff leads us through a look at spin-offs and we choose our favorite bands or artists that had their start in another band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jeff leads us through a look at spin-offs and we choose our favorite bands or artists that had their start in another band.

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]]> 6051 408. One Hit Wonders Tim sips brandy and picks "Brandy" by Looking Glass, Jeff melts with the listeners and Modern English, and Ben, that old romantic, picks The Romantics! Twice! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Apr 2025 23:33:00 -0000 full Tim Plaehn Tim sips brandy and picks "Brandy" by Looking Glass, Jeff melts with the listeners and Modern English, and Ben, that old romantic, picks The Romantics! Twice! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tim sips brandy and picks "Brandy" by Looking Glass, Jeff melts with the listeners and Modern English, and Ben, that old romantic, picks The Romantics! Twice!

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]]> 4596 407. Best Albums of 2024 The Grammys chose Beyonce and the people chose Taylor. Who did we choose?! Well, we were on brand: Jeff--Daniel Romano Ben--Kendrick Lamar Tim--Waxahatchee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 08 Mar 2025 15:23:19 -0000 Best Albums of 2024 full Tim Plaehn The Grammys chose Beyonce and the people chose Taylor. Who did we choose?! Well, we were on brand: Jeff--Daniel Romano Ben--Kendrick Lamar Tim--Waxahatchee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Grammys chose Beyonce and the people chose Taylor. Who did we choose?! Well, we were on brand:

Jeff--Daniel Romano

Ben--Kendrick Lamar

Tim--Waxahatchee

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]]> 5338 406. Best Songs of 2024 The Grammy Winner: Not Like Us by Kendrick Lamar The #1 Hit: Lose Control by Teddy Swims Ben's Pick: Shithouse by Big Special Jeff's Pick: Creeping on the Dance Floor by the Zutons Tim's Pick: Burial Ground by The Decemberists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Feb 2025 04:53:34 -0000 Best Songs of 2024 full Tim Plaehn Our Post-Grammys Break-Down of the Past Year! The Grammy Winner: Not Like Us by Kendrick Lamar The #1 Hit: Lose Control by Teddy Swims Ben's Pick: Shithouse by Big Special Jeff's Pick: Creeping on the Dance Floor by the Zutons Tim's Pick: Burial Ground by The Decemberists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Grammy Winner: Not Like Us by Kendrick Lamar

The #1 Hit: Lose Control by Teddy Swims

Ben's Pick: Shithouse by Big Special

Jeff's Pick: Creeping on the Dance Floor by the Zutons

Tim's Pick: Burial Ground by The Decemberists

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]]> 4223 405. Lust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:03:49 -0000 Lust full Tim Plaehn Our podcast digs into a scary place: the intersection of lust and music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 4278 404. Car Songs Jeff takes a turn as the host and brings us some car radio nostalgia and then we all take the mic to sing our little hearts out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 29 Dec 2024 22:43:02 -0000 Car Songs full Tim Plaehn Which song is your ultimate sing-a-long song when you're driving? Jeff takes a turn as the host and brings us some car radio nostalgia and then we all take the mic to sing our little hearts out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jeff takes a turn as the host and brings us some car radio nostalgia and then we all take the mic to sing our little hearts out.

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]]> 4334 403. Walk-Up Ben takes over the hosting duties and dishes up some hot stove music talk. And each of us reveals their walk-up song to get themselves excited for baseball, or teaching, or life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:51:23 -0000 Walk-Up full Tim Plaehn What's your Walk-Up song, Slugger? Ben takes over the hosting duties and dishes up some hot stove music talk. And each of us reveals their walk-up song to get themselves excited for baseball, or teaching, or life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ben takes over the hosting duties and dishes up some hot stove music talk. And each of us reveals their walk-up song to get themselves excited for baseball, or teaching, or life!

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]]> 3863 402. Asheville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:53:58 -0000 Asheville full Tim Plaehn Throwback to Season 3 to share a little love with Asheville! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 4984 401. The Election Pod In this episode we pick a campaign song for each candidate, test our knowledge of past presidential campaign songs, and choose our all-time favorite political songs. Make sure you vote! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Nov 2024 22:22:27 -0000 The Election Pod full 4 1 Tim Plaehn We're back! It's Season 4, we want to talk music, and go, Kamala!!! In this episode we pick a campaign song for each candidate, test our knowledge of past presidential campaign songs, and choose our all-time favorite political songs. Make sure you vote! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode we pick a campaign song for each candidate, test our knowledge of past presidential campaign songs, and choose our all-time favorite political songs. Make sure you vote!

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]]> 4861 348. The Best Album of 2023 Taylor Swift cleaned up with album sales, Grammys, and concerts, but let's not sleep on Margaret Glassy, Corinne Bailey Rae, and boygenius! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 May 2024 19:15:02 -0000 The Best Album of 2023 full Tim Plaehn Who put together the best work of art in the music industry in 2023? Taylor Swift cleaned up with album sales, Grammys, and concerts, but let's not sleep on Margaret Glassy, Corinne Bailey Rae, and boygenius! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Taylor Swift cleaned up with album sales, Grammys, and concerts, but let's not sleep on Margaret Glassy, Corinne Bailey Rae, and boygenius!

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]]> 5200 347. The Best Song of 2023 We look at Morgan Wallen's #1 hit, Billie Eilish's Grammy winner, and our own picks for the best song of 2023: Lana Del Rey, Ben Folds, and Big Thief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:03:00 -0000 The Best Song of 2023 full Tim Plaehn Breaking down the music of 2023. We look at Morgan Wallen's #1 hit, Billie Eilish's Grammy winner, and our own picks for the best song of 2023: Lana Del Rey, Ben Folds, and Big Thief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We look at Morgan Wallen's #1 hit, Billie Eilish's Grammy winner, and our own picks for the best song of 2023: Lana Del Rey, Ben Folds, and Big Thief.

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]]> 4314 346. Seattle, Part 2 Our three picks!! Jeff takes Jimi, Ben grabs Pearl Jam, and I come out of left field with some Quincy Jones love! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:37:38 -0000 Seattle, Part 2 full Tim Plaehn What's the music scene like in Seattle? Our three picks!! Jeff takes Jimi, Ben grabs Pearl Jam, and I come out of left field with some Quincy Jones love! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our three picks!! Jeff takes Jimi, Ben grabs Pearl Jam, and I come out of left field with some Quincy Jones love!

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]]> 3222 345. Seattle, Part 1 We travel to the Northwest for our last stop of this music road trip. We need some coffee and a shower!! That would be Nirvana. :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Apr 2024 11:14:00 -0000 Seattle, Part 1 full Tim Plaehn What's the music scene like in Seattle? We travel to the Northwest for our last stop of this music road trip. We need some coffee and a shower!! That would be Nirvana. :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We travel to the Northwest for our last stop of this music road trip. We need some coffee and a shower!! That would be Nirvana. :)

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]]> 2291 344. San Francisco, Part 2 Ben heads back to high school with The Steve Miller Band, Jeff plays Sports with Huey Lewis, and I go with my no-brainer--Counting Crows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Mar 2024 23:10:00 -0000 San Francisco, Part 2 full Tim Plaehn What's the music scene like in San Francisco? And who's this Jeff Symonds kid??! Ben heads back to high school with The Steve Miller Band, Jeff plays Sports with Huey Lewis, and I go with my no-brainer--Counting Crows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ben heads back to high school with The Steve Miller Band, Jeff plays Sports with Huey Lewis, and I go with my no-brainer--Counting Crows.

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]]> 2342 343. San Francisco, Part 1 Our Musical Road Trip travels up the coast to San Francisco, where we encounter Otis Redding, an easy Torture Basement, and The Grateful Dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0000 San Francisco, Part 1 full Tim Plaehn What's the music scene like in San Francisco? And who's this Jeff Symonds kid??! Our Musical Road Trip travels up the coast to San Francisco, where we encounter Otis Redding, an easy Torture Basement, and The Grateful Dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Musical Road Trip travels up the coast to San Francisco, where we encounter Otis Redding, an easy Torture Basement, and The Grateful Dead.

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]]> 3693 342. L.A., Part 2 Finish up our trip to L.A. with a VARSITY Torture Basement, Ben's Ice Cube, Tim's Beach Boys, and an all-time, you're-never-gonna-guess-it, pick from Jeff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0000 L.A., Part 2 full Tim Plaehn So what's the music scene like in Los Angeles? Finish up our trip to L.A. with a VARSITY Torture Basement, Ben's Ice Cube, Tim's Beach Boys, and an all-time, you're-never-gonna-guess-it, pick from Jeff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Finish up our trip to L.A. with a VARSITY Torture Basement, Ben's Ice Cube, Tim's Beach Boys, and an all-time, you're-never-gonna-guess-it, pick from Jeff.

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]]> 3363 341. L.A. Part 1 Our Musical Road Trip comes back stateside and we dig in to why we love L.A., why we have two torque basements, and why the Eagles inhabit both of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0000 L.A. Part 1 full Tim Plaehn What's the music scene like in Los Angeles? Our Musical Road Trip comes back stateside and we dig in to why we love L.A., why we have two torque basements, and why the Eagles inhabit both of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Musical Road Trip comes back stateside and we dig in to why we love L.A., why we have two torque basements, and why the Eagles inhabit both of them.

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]]> 2831 340. Ireland, Part 2 Ben goes with some contemporary Irish punk while Jeff relies on the oldest Irish pub song one can find--not a dry eye in the house!! And Sinead will have her say!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Jan 2024 13:31:00 -0000 Ireland, Part 2 full Tim Plaehn What's the music scene like in Ireland? Ben goes with some contemporary Irish punk while Jeff relies on the oldest Irish pub song one can find--not a dry eye in the house!! And Sinead will have her say!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ben goes with some contemporary Irish punk while Jeff relies on the oldest Irish pub song one can find--not a dry eye in the house!! And Sinead will have her say!!

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]]> 2024 339. Ireland, Part 1 Our Musical Road Trip takes us to Ireland, the Emerald Isle, the magical land of my people, where the Guinness flows and Hothouse Flowers grow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Dec 2023 13:30:00 -0000 Ireland, Part 1 full Tim Plaehn What's the music scene like in Ireland? Our Musical Road Trip takes us to Ireland, the Emerald Isle, the magical land of my people, where the Guinness flows and Hothouse Flowers grow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Musical Road Trip takes us to Ireland, the Emerald Isle, the magical land of my people, where the Guinness flows and Hothouse Flowers grow!

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]]> 2852 338. Gas Up--Liverpool, England We do a deep dive in all things Beatles! It's John, Paul, George, and Ringo for the next hour of our lives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Gas Up--Liverpool, England full Tim Plaehn The Musical Road Trip Van needs to gas up. Liverpool, England is just the place. We do a deep dive in all things Beatles! It's John, Paul, George, and Ringo for the next hour of our lives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We do a deep dive in all things Beatles! It's John, Paul, George, and Ringo for the next hour of our lives!

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]]> 4439 337. London, Part 2 We get to listen to Nina's London soundtrack, do a deep dive into Jeff's attachment to The Who, have a mumbling good time with Baxter Drury, and kick Squeeze to the curb for a little One Direction love! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:10:00 -0000 London, Part 2 full Tim Plaehn What's the music scene like in London, England? We get to listen to Nina's London soundtrack, do a deep dive into Jeff's attachment to The Who, have a mumbling good time with Baxter Drury, and kick Squeeze to the curb for a little One Direction love! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We get to listen to Nina's London soundtrack, do a deep dive into Jeff's attachment to The Who, have a mumbling good time with Baxter Drury, and kick Squeeze to the curb for a little One Direction love!

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]]> 3073 336. London, Part 1 Our Musical Road Trip takes on London, where they took our guitar rock and made it that much better--like what we did with football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000 London, Part 1 full Tim Plaehn What's the music scene like in London? Our Musical Road Trip takes on London, where they took our guitar rock and made it that much better--like what we did with football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Musical Road Trip takes on London, where they took our guitar rock and made it that much better--like what we did with football.

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]]> 3638 335. Birmingham Part 2 We bring Duran Duran and the 80s back to life, hit The Streets w/ British hip hop, and show a little love and affection for Joan Armatrading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Birmingham Part 2 full Tim Plaehn What's the music scene like in Birmingham? We bring Duran Duran and the 80s back to life, hit The Streets w/ British hip hop, and show a little love and affection for Joan Armatrading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We bring Duran Duran and the 80s back to life, hit The Streets w/ British hip hop, and show a little love and affection for Joan Armatrading.

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]]> 2975 334. Birmingham, England We're staying in England to discover Dexy's Midnight Runners are English, Ozzy owes a debt James Watt, and Judas Priest might not be all that great, but might be better than Godflesh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:09:05 -0000 Birmingham, England full Tim Plaehn What's the music scene like in the City of a Thousand Trades? We're staying in England to discover Dexy's Midnight Runners are English, Ozzy owes a debt James Watt, and Judas Priest might not be all that great, but might be better than Godflesh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We're staying in England to discover Dexy's Midnight Runners are English, Ozzy owes a debt James Watt, and Judas Priest might not be all that great, but might be better than Godflesh.

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]]> 3326 333. Manchester, Part 2 We do a deep dive into The Stone Roses, explore the influence of the Buzzcocks, and pay tribute to Manchester's Favorite Son, Davy Jones of the Monkees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:49:53 -0000 Manchester, Part 2 full Tim Plaehn What's the music scene like in Manchester, England? We do a deep dive into The Stone Roses, explore the influence of the Buzzcocks, and pay tribute to Manchester's Favorite Son, Davy Jones of the Monkees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We do a deep dive into The Stone Roses, explore the influence of the Buzzcocks, and pay tribute to Manchester's Favorite Son, Davy Jones of the Monkees.

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]]> 2048 332. Manchester, Part 1 Our Musical Road Trip finally goes across the pond to Manchester, England. Where do 50-year-old white guys place Oasis? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:09:00 -0000 Manchester, Part 1 full Tim Plaehn What's the music scene like in Manchester, England? Our Musical Road Trip finally goes across the pond to Manchester, England. Where do 50-year-old white guys place Oasis? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Musical Road Trip finally goes across the pond to Manchester, England. Where do 50-year-old white guys place Oasis?

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]]> 3064 331. The Midwest, Part 2 We do a deep dive into John Mellencamp, explore the three-headed monster of 1970s symbol bands (Kansas, Styx, and REO Speedwagon), and end with a look at the career of Omaha native Conor Oberst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:13:13 -0000 The Midwest, Part 2 full Tim Plaehn What's the music scene like in the Midwest? We do a deep dive into John Mellencamp, explore the three-headed monster of 1970s symbol bands (Kansas, Styx, and REO Speedwagon), and end with a look at the career of Omaha native Conor Oberst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We do a deep dive into John Mellencamp, explore the three-headed monster of 1970s symbol bands (Kansas, Styx, and REO Speedwagon), and end with a look at the career of Omaha native Conor Oberst.

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]]> 3430 330. The Midwest, Part 1 What's the music scene like in the Midwest--outside the five cities we've already visited? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Sep 2023 18:56:01 -0000 The Midwest, Part 1 full Tim Plaehn What's the music scene like in the Midwest--outside the five cities we've already visited? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What's the music scene like in the Midwest--outside the five cities we've already visited?

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]]> 2740 329. Gas Up--Detroit, MI Our journey brings us to a deep dive into Bob Seger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Gas Up--Detroit, MI full Tim Plaehn The Musical Road Trip Van needs to gas up. Detroit, Michigan is just the place. Our journey brings us to a deep dive into Bob Seger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our journey brings us to a deep dive into Bob Seger.

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]]> 2827 328. Detroit --The Detroit Arrival Song (Alice Cooper) --The Detroit Torture Basement! --Detroit's Favorite Son (Eminem) --Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and Bob Seger) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:56:00 -0000 Detroit full Tim Plaehn What's the music scene like in Detroit? --The Detroit Arrival Song (Alice Cooper) --The Detroit Torture Basement! --Detroit's Favorite Son (Eminem) --Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and Bob Seger) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --The Detroit Arrival Song (Alice Cooper)

--The Detroit Torture Basement!

--Detroit's Favorite Son (Eminem)

--Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and Bob Seger)

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]]> 4325 327. Minneapolis Part II --The Minneapolis Arrival Song (The Gear Daddies) --The Minneapolis Torture Basement! --Minneapolis's Favorite Son (Prince) --Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Prince, The Replacements and Husker Du, and The Hold Steady) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:04:30 -0000 Minneapolis Part II full Tim Plaehn Again I ask, what's the music scene like in Minneapolis? --The Minneapolis Arrival Song (The Gear Daddies) --The Minneapolis Torture Basement! --Minneapolis's Favorite Son (Prince) --Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Prince, The Replacements and Husker Du, and The Hold Steady) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --The Minneapolis Arrival Song (The Gear Daddies)

--The Minneapolis Torture Basement!

--Minneapolis's Favorite Son (Prince)

--Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Prince, The Replacements and Husker Du, and The Hold Steady)

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]]> 3251 326. Minneapolis, Part I --The Minneapolis Arrival Song (The Gear Daddies) --The Minneapolis Torture Basement! --Minneapolis's Favorite Son (Prince) --Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Prince, The Replacements and Husker Du, and The Hold Steady) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 13 Aug 2023 11:30:00 -0000 Minneapolis, Part I full Tim Plaehn What's the music scene like in Minneapolis? --The Minneapolis Arrival Song (The Gear Daddies) --The Minneapolis Torture Basement! --Minneapolis's Favorite Son (Prince) --Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Prince, The Replacements and Husker Du, and The Hold Steady) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --The Minneapolis Arrival Song (The Gear Daddies)

--The Minneapolis Torture Basement!

--Minneapolis's Favorite Son (Prince)

--Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Prince, The Replacements and Husker Du, and The Hold Steady)

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]]> 3663 324. St. Louis --The St. Louis Arrival Song (Chingy) --The St. Louis Torture Basement! --St. Louis's Favorite Daughter (Tina Turner) --Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Miles Davis, Chuck Berry, and Stagger Lee) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 St. Louis full Tim Plaehn What's the music scene like in St. Louis? --The St. Louis Arrival Song (Chingy) --The St. Louis Torture Basement! --St. Louis's Favorite Daughter (Tina Turner) --Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Miles Davis, Chuck Berry, and Stagger Lee) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --The St. Louis Arrival Song (Chingy)

--The St. Louis Torture Basement!

--St. Louis's Favorite Daughter (Tina Turner)

--Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Miles Davis, Chuck Berry, and Stagger Lee)

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]]> 5525 323. Gas Up--Gainesville, FL A gas detour brings us into a deep dive on Tom Petty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 May 2023 14:13:00 -0000 Gas Up--Gainesville, FL full Tim Plaehn The Musical Road Trip Van needs to gas up. Gainesville, Florida is just the place. A gas detour brings us into a deep dive on Tom Petty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A gas detour brings us into a deep dive on Tom Petty.

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]]> 4454 322. Texas, Part I --The Texas Arrival Song (ZZ Top) --The Houston Torture Basement! --Texas's Favorite Daughter (Beyonce) --Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Geto Boys, and Archie Bell & the Drells) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Texas, Part I full Tim Plaehn What's the music scene like in Texas? --The Texas Arrival Song (ZZ Top) --The Houston Torture Basement! --Texas's Favorite Daughter (Beyonce) --Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Geto Boys, and Archie Bell & the Drells) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --The Texas Arrival Song (ZZ Top)

--The Houston Torture Basement!

--Texas's Favorite Daughter (Beyonce)

--Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Geto Boys, and Archie Bell & the Drells)

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]]> 4758 321. New Orleans --The New Orleans Arrival Song (Steve Earle) --The New Orleans Torture Basement! --New Orleans's Favorite Son (Louis Armstrong) --Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Mahalia Jackson, The Meters, and Little Richard) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 New Orleans full Tim Plaehn What's the music scene like in New Orleans? --The New Orleans Arrival Song (Steve Earle) --The New Orleans Torture Basement! --New Orleans's Favorite Son (Louis Armstrong) --Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Mahalia Jackson, The Meters, and Little Richard) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --The New Orleans Arrival Song (Steve Earle)

--The New Orleans Torture Basement!

--New Orleans's Favorite Son (Louis Armstrong)

--Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Mahalia Jackson, The Meters, and Little Richard)

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]]> 4415 319. Memphis --The Memphis Arrival Song (The Hold Steady) --The Memphis Torture Basement! --Memphis's Favorite Son (Elvis Presley) --Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Booker T. and The M.G.'s, Otis Redding, and Otis Redding) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Mar 2023 19:14:11 -0000 Memphis full Tim Plaehn What's the music scene like in Memphis? --The Memphis Arrival Song (The Hold Steady) --The Memphis Torture Basement! --Memphis's Favorite Son (Elvis Presley) --Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Booker T. and The M.G.'s, Otis Redding, and Otis Redding) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --The Memphis Arrival Song (The Hold Steady)

--The Memphis Torture Basement!

--Memphis's Favorite Son (Elvis Presley)

--Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Booker T. and The M.G.'s, Otis Redding, and Otis Redding)

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]]> 3752 318. Nashville --The Nashville Arrival Song (The Old 97's) --The Nashville Torture Basement! --Nashville's Favorite Daughter (Taylor Swift) --Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Duane Allman, Steve Earle, and John Hiatt) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Mar 2023 13:33:00 -0000 Nashville full Tim Plaehn What's the music scene like in . . . um, Music City? --The Nashville Arrival Song (The Old 97's) --The Nashville Torture Basement! --Nashville's Favorite Daughter (Taylor Swift) --Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Duane Allman, Steve Earle, and John Hiatt) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --The Nashville Arrival Song (The Old 97's)

--The Nashville Torture Basement!

--Nashville's Favorite Daughter (Taylor Swift)

--Our Three Songs/Artists/Albums! (Duane Allman, Steve Earle, and John Hiatt)

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]]> 3366 317. The Southwest A.i.R. Join us for a conversation with Brad Brooks, an ol' Tucson hand whose latest album, "God Save the City," offers some cinematic rockers and a whole lot of contemplative gems. Like what would you do if you came across Lee Marvin's uzi?! You can also walk with us through that old Tucson music scene with house parties and the greatest-named band in the world, Pollo Elastico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Feb 2023 18:53:49 -0000 The Southwest A.i.R. full Tim Plaehn Join us for a conversation with Brad Brooks, an ol' Tucson hand whose latest album, "God Save the City," offers some cinematic rockers and a whole lot of contemplative gems. Like what would you do if you came across Lee Marvin's uzi?! You can also walk with us through that old Tucson music scene with house parties and the greatest-named band in the world, Pollo Elastico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join us for a conversation with Brad Brooks, an ol' Tucson hand whose latest album, "God Save the City," offers some cinematic rockers and a whole lot of contemplative gems. Like what would you do if you came across Lee Marvin's uzi?! You can also walk with us through that old Tucson music scene with house parties and the greatest-named band in the world, Pollo Elastico.

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]]> 1483 316. The Southwest --The Southwest Arrival Song (The Rolling Stones) --The Southwest Torture Basement! --The Southwest's Favorite Daughter (Stevie Nicks) --Our Three Songs! --Artist in Residence: Brad Brooks (check out our Southwest A.i.R. podcast!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0000 The Southwest full Tim Plaehn What's the music scene like in the Southwest? --The Southwest Arrival Song (The Rolling Stones) --The Southwest Torture Basement! --The Southwest's Favorite Daughter (Stevie Nicks) --Our Three Songs! --Artist in Residence: Brad Brooks (check out our Southwest A.i.R. podcast!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --The Southwest Arrival Song (The Rolling Stones)

--The Southwest Torture Basement!

--The Southwest's Favorite Daughter (Stevie Nicks)

--Our Three Songs!

--Artist in Residence: Brad Brooks (check out our Southwest A.i.R. podcast!)

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]]> 3513 315. Gas Up--Hibbing, MN An episode detour that becomes a Bob Dylan deep dive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:11:29 -0000 Gas Up--Hibbing, MN full Tim Plaehn The Musical Road Trip Van needs to gas up. Hibbing, MN is just the place. An episode detour that becomes a Bob Dylan deep dive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices An episode detour that becomes a Bob Dylan deep dive.

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]]> 3726 314. Philadelphia --The Philly Arrival Song (Hall and Oates) --The Philly Compilation --Philly's Favorite Daughter (Pink) --Our Three Songs! --Artist in Residence: G. Love (check out our Philly A.i.R. podcast!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Jan 2023 19:00:00 -0000 Philadelphia full Tim Plaehn What's the Philly music scene like? --The Philly Arrival Song (Hall and Oates) --The Philly Compilation --Philly's Favorite Daughter (Pink) --Our Three Songs! --Artist in Residence: G. Love (check out our Philly A.i.R. podcast!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --The Philly Arrival Song (Hall and Oates)

--The Philly Compilation

--Philly's Favorite Daughter (Pink)

--Our Three Songs!

--Artist in Residence: G. Love (check out our Philly A.i.R. podcast!)

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]]> 3975 313. Philadelphia A.i.R. Join us for a conversation with G. Love as he focuses in on growing up in Philadelphia, how the neighborhoods shaped him, and how South Street legend Waco Smith gave him his first guitar lesson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Philadelphia A.i.R. full Tim Plaehn Our Artist in Residence for Philadelphia is G. Love from G. Love and Special Sauce Join us for a conversation with G. Love as he focuses in on growing up in Philadelphia, how the neighborhoods shaped him, and how South Street legend Waco Smith gave him his first guitar lesson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join us for a conversation with G. Love as he focuses in on growing up in Philadelphia, how the neighborhoods shaped him, and how South Street legend Waco Smith gave him his first guitar lesson.

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]]> 1686 312. Boston --The Boston Arrival Song (The Standells) --The Boston Compilation --Boston's Favorite Sons (Aerosmith) --Our Three Songs! --Artist in Residence: Tanya Donelly (check out our Boston A.i.R. podcast!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 Dec 2022 14:10:00 -0000 Boston full Tim Plaehn What's Boston's music scene like? --The Boston Arrival Song (The Standells) --The Boston Compilation --Boston's Favorite Sons (Aerosmith) --Our Three Songs! --Artist in Residence: Tanya Donelly (check out our Boston A.i.R. podcast!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --The Boston Arrival Song (The Standells)

--The Boston Compilation

--Boston's Favorite Sons (Aerosmith)

--Our Three Songs!

--Artist in Residence: Tanya Donelly (check out our Boston A.i.R. podcast!)

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]]> 3677 311. Boston A.i.R. Join us for a conversation with Tanya Donelly, whose music career binds our youth (when we were cool) to our present (when we are so much cooler than we thought we could be). Tanya's been in Throwing Muses, The Breeders, and Belly to name a few bands, and she'll talk through the Boston music scene, the community of artists who've become family, and then highlight one particularly memorable night at The Rat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Boston A.i.R. full Tim Plaehn Our Artist in Residence for Boston, Tanya Donelly Join us for a conversation with Tanya Donelly, whose music career binds our youth (when we were cool) to our present (when we are so much cooler than we thought we could be). Tanya's been in Throwing Muses, The Breeders, and Belly to name a few bands, and she'll talk through the Boston music scene, the community of artists who've become family, and then highlight one particularly memorable night at The Rat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join us for a conversation with Tanya Donelly, whose music career binds our youth (when we were cool) to our present (when we are so much cooler than we thought we could be). Tanya's been in Throwing Muses, The Breeders, and Belly to name a few bands, and she'll talk through the Boston music scene, the community of artists who've become family, and then highlight one particularly memorable night at The Rat.

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]]> 1547 310. New England Jam Rich and Clint from The Age Old Question Podcast join us to break down Vermont's favorite jam band, Phish. We tried to have a mature, measured conversation, but tempers did flare, insults did fly, and hackies were sacked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 New England Jam full Tim Plaehn Alright, for once and for all, are we supposed to enjoy Phish? Rich and Clint from The Age Old Question Podcast join us to break down Vermont's favorite jam band, Phish. We tried to have a mature, measured conversation, but tempers did flare, insults did fly, and hackies were sacked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Rich and Clint from The Age Old Question Podcast join us to break down Vermont's favorite jam band, Phish. We tried to have a mature, measured conversation, but tempers did flare, insults did fly, and hackies were sacked.

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]]> 3861 309. New England A.i.R. Join us for a conversation with Electracast CEO Mark Netter as he focuses in on Providence, Rhode Island and one of the great music venues in the country, Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 New England A.i.R. full Tim Plaehn Our Artist In Residence for New England, Mark Netter from Electracast Join us for a conversation with Electracast CEO Mark Netter as he focuses in on Providence, Rhode Island and one of the great music venues in the country, Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join us for a conversation with Electracast CEO Mark Netter as he focuses in on Providence, Rhode Island and one of the great music venues in the country, Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel.

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]]> 2346 308. New England (But Not Boston!) --The New England Arrival Song (Barry Manilow) --The New England Compilation --New England's Favorite Sons (Phish) --Our Three Songs! --Artist in Residence: Mark Netter (coming out on Friday in its own pod!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000 New England (But Not Boston!) full Tim Plaehn What's New England's music scene like--y'know, like outside of Boston? --The New England Arrival Song (Barry Manilow) --The New England Compilation --New England's Favorite Sons (Phish) --Our Three Songs! --Artist in Residence: Mark Netter (coming out on Friday in its own pod!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --The New England Arrival Song (Barry Manilow)

--The New England Compilation

--New England's Favorite Sons (Phish)

--Our Three Songs!

--Artist in Residence: Mark Netter (coming out on Friday in its own pod!)

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]]> 3797 307. Cleveland A.i.R. Join us for a conversation with Train keyboardist Jerry Becker as he talks all things Cleveland--the influence of Cleveland radio, the heartiness of a Cleveland-forged personality, and an artist's obligation to their fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000 The Cleveland Artist in Residence full Tim Plaehn Join us for a conversation with Train keyboardist Jerry Becker as he talks all things Cleveland--the influence of Cleveland radio, the heartiness of a Cleveland-forged personality, and an artist's obligation to their fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join us for a conversation with Train keyboardist Jerry Becker as he talks all things Cleveland--the influence of Cleveland radio, the heartiness of a Cleveland-forged personality, and an artist's obligation to their fans.

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]]> 2407 306. Cleveland --The Cleveland Arrival Song (Bone Thugs-N-Harmony) --The Cleveland Compilation --Cleveland's Favorite Son (Kid Cudi) --Our Three Songs! --Artist in Residence: coming out on Friday in its own pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Cleveland full Tim Plaehn What's Cleveland's music scene like? --The Cleveland Arrival Song (Bone Thugs-N-Harmony) --The Cleveland Compilation --Cleveland's Favorite Son (Kid Cudi) --Our Three Songs! --Artist in Residence: coming out on Friday in its own pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --The Cleveland Arrival Song (Bone Thugs-N-Harmony)

--The Cleveland Compilation

--Cleveland's Favorite Son (Kid Cudi)

--Our Three Songs!

--Artist in Residence: coming out on Friday in its own pod!

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]]> 3629 305. Toronto A.i.R. A conversation about Toronto, "the Chorale Capital of North America." Adam discusses who gets to call Toronto home, the wonder of Massey Hall, and the life-changing profitability of buying lots and lots of vinyl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0000 The Toronto Artist in Residence full Tim Plaehn Please welcome Adam Marrus from Massey Hall onto the podcast! A conversation about Toronto, "the Chorale Capital of North America." Adam discusses who gets to call Toronto home, the wonder of Massey Hall, and the life-changing profitability of buying lots and lots of vinyl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A conversation about Toronto, "the Chorale Capital of North America." Adam discusses who gets to call Toronto home, the wonder of Massey Hall, and the life-changing profitability of buying lots and lots of vinyl.

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]]> 1297 304. Toronto --The Toronto Arrival Song (The Beaches) --The Toronto Compilation --Toronto's Favorite Son (Drake) --Our Three Songs! --Artist in Residence: coming out on Friday in its own pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Toronto full Tim Plaehn What's so great about Toronto's music scene?! --The Toronto Arrival Song (The Beaches) --The Toronto Compilation --Toronto's Favorite Son (Drake) --Our Three Songs! --Artist in Residence: coming out on Friday in its own pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --The Toronto Arrival Song (The Beaches)

--The Toronto Compilation

--Toronto's Favorite Son (Drake)

--Our Three Songs!

--Artist in Residence: coming out on Friday in its own pod!

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]]> 4054 303. New York City --The NYC Arrival Song (Jay-Z) --The New York City Compilation --NYC's Favorite Son (Billy Joel) --Our Three Songs --Artist in Residence: Jack Rabid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000 New York City full Tim Plaehn What's so great about New York City's music scene? --The NYC Arrival Song (Jay-Z) --The New York City Compilation --NYC's Favorite Son (Billy Joel) --Our Three Songs --Artist in Residence: Jack Rabid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --The NYC Arrival Song (Jay-Z)

--The New York City Compilation

--NYC's Favorite Son (Billy Joel)

--Our Three Songs

--Artist in Residence: Jack Rabid

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]]> 6331 302. Australia --The Australia Arrival Song (Men At Work) --The Australia Compilation --Australia's Favorite Sons (AC/DC) --Our Three Songs --Artist in Residence: Emma Swift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Australia full Tim Plaehn What's so great about Australia's music scene? --The Australia Arrival Song (Men At Work) --The Australia Compilation --Australia's Favorite Sons (AC/DC) --Our Three Songs --Artist in Residence: Emma Swift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --The Australia Arrival Song (Men At Work)

--The Australia Compilation

--Australia's Favorite Sons (AC/DC)

--Our Three Songs

--Artist in Residence: Emma Swift

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]]> 7321 301. Pittsburgh --Pittsburgh's Favorite Daughter --The Pittsburgh Compilation --The Pittsburgh Arrival Song --Our Three Songs --Artist in Residence: Amy Rigby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000 Pittsburgh full Tim Plaehn What's so great about the Pittsburgh music scene? --Pittsburgh's Favorite Daughter --The Pittsburgh Compilation --The Pittsburgh Arrival Song --Our Three Songs --Artist in Residence: Amy Rigby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --Pittsburgh's Favorite Daughter

--The Pittsburgh Compilation

--The Pittsburgh Arrival Song

--Our Three Songs

--Artist in Residence: Amy Rigby

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]]> 3974 258. The Best Album of 2022 Our Three Albums: American Heartbreak by Zach Bryan; Misadventures of Doomscroller by Dawes; Harry's House by Harry Styles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 2022 full Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year--er, excuse me--what IS the best album for this year? Right now! Our Three Albums: American Heartbreak by Zach Bryan; Misadventures of Doomscroller by Dawes; Harry's House by Harry Styles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums:

American Heartbreak by Zach Bryan;

Misadventures of Doomscroller by Dawes;

Harry's House by Harry Styles

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]]> 3775 257. The Best Album of 2021 Our Three Albums: Solar Power by Lorde; various works from Daniel Romano; Sour by Olivia Rodrigo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 2021 full Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that Donald Trump tried to coup his way to another term in office? Our Three Albums: Solar Power by Lorde; various works from Daniel Romano; Sour by Olivia Rodrigo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums:

Solar Power by Lorde;

various works from Daniel Romano;

Sour by Olivia Rodrigo

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]]> 3595 256. The Best Album of 2020 Our Three Albums: Targets by Derek Webb; Circles by Mac Miller; Blonde On the Tracks by Emma Swift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:15:00 -0000 The Best Album of 2020 full Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that "Brexit" was the most Googled term in the UK? Our Three Albums: Targets by Derek Webb; Circles by Mac Miller; Blonde On the Tracks by Emma Swift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums:

Targets by Derek Webb;

Circles by Mac Miller;

Blonde On the Tracks by Emma Swift

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]]> 4877 255. The Best Album of 2019 Our Three Albums: Eve by Rapsody; live.brucespringsteen.net; Heard It In a Past Life by Maggie Rogers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:30:00 -0000 The Best Album of 2019 full Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that Covid was a word we didn't know? Our Three Albums: Eve by Rapsody; live.brucespringsteen.net; Heard It In a Past Life by Maggie Rogers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums:

Eve by Rapsody;

live.brucespringsteen.net;

Heard It In a Past Life by Maggie Rogers

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]]> 4372 254. The Best Album of 2018 Our Three Albums: Future Me Hates Me by The Beths; By the Way, I Forgive You by Brandi Carlile; Tearing At the Seams by NathanIel Rateliff and The Night Sweats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 2018 full Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that J.R. Smith grabbed a key rebound and then dribbled out to half court? Our Three Albums: Future Me Hates Me by The Beths; By the Way, I Forgive You by Brandi Carlile; Tearing At the Seams by NathanIel Rateliff and The Night Sweats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums:

Future Me Hates Me by The Beths;

By the Way, I Forgive You by Brandi Carlile;

Tearing At the Seams by NathanIel Rateliff and The Night Sweats

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]]> 3773 253. The Best Album of 2017 Our Three Albums: Rainbow by Kesha; Bobby Fuller Died For Your Sins; The Nashville Sound by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 2017 full Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year— wait, we lost Tim... Our Three Albums: Rainbow by Kesha; Bobby Fuller Died For Your Sins; The Nashville Sound by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums:

Rainbow by Kesha;

Bobby Fuller Died For Your Sins;

The Nashville Sound by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

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]]> 3631 252. The Best Album of 2016 Our Three Albums: Emotions and Math by Margaret Glaspy; Malibu by Anderson .Paak; Teens of Denial by Car Seat Headrest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 2016 full Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year my mother-in-law vehemently defended locker room talk? Our Three Albums: Emotions and Math by Margaret Glaspy; Malibu by Anderson .Paak; Teens of Denial by Car Seat Headrest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums:

Emotions and Math by Margaret Glaspy;

Malibu by Anderson .Paak;

Teens of Denial by Car Seat Headrest

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]]> 2959 251. The Father's Day Podcast Our Three Songs: Late Night Radio by Greg Brown; When Water Comes to Life by Cloud Cult; Gracie by Ben Folds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Jun 2022 11:05:00 -0000 The Father's Day Podcast full Tim Plaehn What songs were our fathers listening to when they held us in their arms? Our Three Songs: Late Night Radio by Greg Brown; When Water Comes to Life by Cloud Cult; Gracie by Ben Folds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs:

Late Night Radio by Greg Brown;

When Water Comes to Life by Cloud Cult;

Gracie by Ben Folds

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]]> 3246 250. The Best Album of 2015 Our Three Albums: To Pimp a Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar; Sermon on the Rocks by Josh Ritter; Hamilton: Original Broadway Cast Recording Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 2015 full Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that Don Draper achieved bliss in one of the best endings in television history? Our Three Albums: To Pimp a Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar; Sermon on the Rocks by Josh Ritter; Hamilton: Original Broadway Cast Recording Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums:

To Pimp a Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar;

Sermon on the Rocks by Josh Ritter;

Hamilton: Original Broadway Cast Recording

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]]> 4684 249. The Best Album of 2014 Our Three Albums: Run the Jewels 2 by Run the Jewels; Commonwealth by Sloan; The Guardians of the Galaxy Soundtrack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Jun 2022 11:30:00 -0000 The Best Album of 2014 full Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that 50 Cent threw out that infamous first pitch? Our Three Albums: Run the Jewels 2 by Run the Jewels; Commonwealth by Sloan; The Guardians of the Galaxy Soundtrack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums:

Run the Jewels 2 by Run the Jewels;

Commonwealth by Sloan;

The Guardians of the Galaxy Soundtrack

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]]> 3651 248. The Best Album of 2013 Our Three Albums: Born Sinner by J. Cole; Wolf's Law by The Joy Formidable; Pure Heroine by Lorde Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 May 2022 11:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 2013 full Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that Pope Benedict peached out? Our Three Albums: Born Sinner by J. Cole; Wolf's Law by The Joy Formidable; Pure Heroine by Lorde Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums:

Born Sinner by J. Cole;

Wolf's Law by The Joy Formidable;

Pure Heroine by Lorde

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]]> 3709 247. The Best Album of 2012 Our Three Albums: There's No Leaving Now by The Tallest Man On Earth; Red (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swift; Boys and Girls by Alabama Shakes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 May 2022 11:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 2012 full Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year--wait, why did we do this again? Our Three Albums: There's No Leaving Now by The Tallest Man On Earth; Red (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swift; Boys and Girls by Alabama Shakes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums:

There's No Leaving Now by The Tallest Man On Earth;

Red (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swift;

Boys and Girls by Alabama Shakes

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]]> 3145 246. The Best Album of 2011 Our Three Albums: American Goldwing by Blitzen Trapper; Nine Types of Light by TV On the Radio; The Book of Mormon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 May 2022 13:30:00 -0000 The Best Album of 2011 full Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year David Fincher won the Oscar for "The Social Network"? Our Three Albums: American Goldwing by Blitzen Trapper; Nine Types of Light by TV On the Radio; The Book of Mormon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums:

American Goldwing by Blitzen Trapper;

Nine Types of Light by TV On the Radio;

The Book of Mormon

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]]> 3657 245. The Mother's Day Podcast Our Three Songs: The Mother by Brandi Carlile; Luckiest Person Alive by Jeff Symonds; Mama Said Knock You Out by LL Cool J Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 May 2022 11:50:00 -0000 The Mother's Day Podcast full Tim Plaehn What songs were our mothers listening to when they were preggo with us?! Our Three Songs: The Mother by Brandi Carlile; Luckiest Person Alive by Jeff Symonds; Mama Said Knock You Out by LL Cool J Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs:

The Mother by Brandi Carlile;

Luckiest Person Alive by Jeff Symonds;

Mama Said Knock You Out by LL Cool J

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]]> 3191 244. The Best Album of 2010 Our Three Albums: Nostalgia, Ultra by Frank Ocean; Matador by Joel Streeter; Genuine Negro Jig by The Carolina Chocolate Drops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 2010 full Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year Germany finally paid off World War I? Our Three Albums: Nostalgia, Ultra by Frank Ocean; Matador by Joel Streeter; Genuine Negro Jig by The Carolina Chocolate Drops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums:

Nostalgia, Ultra by Frank Ocean;

Matador by Joel Streeter;

Genuine Negro Jig by The Carolina Chocolate Drops

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]]> 3434 243. The Best Album of 2009 Our Three Albums: Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix by Phoenix; Pacific Dust by The Mother Hips; Lungs by Florence + The Machine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 2009 full Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that John Mayer played guitar at Michael Jackson's funeral? Our Three Albums: Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix by Phoenix; Pacific Dust by The Mother Hips; Lungs by Florence + The Machine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums:

Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix by Phoenix;

Pacific Dust by The Mother Hips;

Lungs by Florence + The Machine

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]]> 3941 242. The Best Album of 2008 Our Three Albums: Saturday Nights and Sunday Mornings by Counting Crows; Dirty Animals by Girl Talk; Dirty Animals by Girl Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:40:52 -0000 The Best Album of 2008 full Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that Counting Crows swung for the fences? Our Three Albums: Saturday Nights and Sunday Mornings by Counting Crows; Dirty Animals by Girl Talk; Dirty Animals by Girl Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums:

Saturday Nights and Sunday Mornings by Counting Crows;

Dirty Animals by Girl Talk;

Dirty Animals by Girl Talk

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]]> 3657 241. The Best Album of 2007 Our Three Albums: Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga by Spoon; For Emma, Forever Ago by Bon Ever; Neon Bible by Arcade Fire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 2007 full Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year 240 Rock musicians and fans in Iran were arrested for just being rockers? Our Three Albums: Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga by Spoon; For Emma, Forever Ago by Bon Ever; Neon Bible by Arcade Fire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums:

Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga by Spoon;

For Emma, Forever Ago by Bon Ever;

Neon Bible by Arcade Fire

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]]> 4240 240. The Best Album of 2006 Our Three Albums: A Lesson in Crime by Tokyo Police Club; The Crane Wife by The Decemberists; Boys and Girls in America by The Holdsteady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:01:40 -0000 The Best Album of 2006 full Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that Asheville School hired my wife over me for their lone teaching position? Our Three Albums: A Lesson in Crime by Tokyo Police Club; The Crane Wife by The Decemberists; Boys and Girls in America by The Holdsteady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums:

A Lesson in Crime by Tokyo Police Club;

The Crane Wife by The Decemberists;

Boys and Girls in America by The Holdsteady

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]]> 4371 239. The Best Album of 2005 Our Three Albums: Elevator by Hot Hot Heat; Late Registration by Kanye West; X&Y by Coldplay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 2005 full Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that Kanye and Mike Myers ad-libbed their way through a fundraiser? Our Three Albums: Elevator by Hot Hot Heat; Late Registration by Kanye West; X&Y by Coldplay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums:

Elevator by Hot Hot Heat;

Late Registration by Kanye West;

X&Y by Coldplay

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]]> 4255 238. The Best Album of 2004 Our Three Albums: A Ghost Is Born by Wilco; Ta Det Lugnt by Dungen; More Adventurous by Rilo Kiley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 2004 full Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that Linda Ronstadt sang "Desperado" as her encore? Our Three Albums: A Ghost Is Born by Wilco; Ta Det Lugnt by Dungen; More Adventurous by Rilo Kiley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums:

A Ghost Is Born by Wilco;

Ta Det Lugnt by Dungen;

More Adventurous by Rilo Kiley

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]]> 3075 237. The Best Album of 2003 Our Three Albums: Youth and Young Manhood by the Kings of Leon; Fever To Tell by The Yeah Yeah Yeahs; Chutes Too Narrow by The Shins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:49:42 -0000 The Best Album of 2003 full Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year Robert Novak outed Valerie Plame as a CIA agent? Our Three Albums: Youth and Young Manhood by the Kings of Leon; Fever To Tell by The Yeah Yeah Yeahs; Chutes Too Narrow by The Shins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums:

Youth and Young Manhood by the Kings of Leon;

Fever To Tell by The Yeah Yeah Yeahs;

Chutes Too Narrow by The Shins

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]]> 4157 236. The Best Album of 2002 Our Three Albums: Demolition by Ryan Adams; Sea Change by Beck; Lost In Space by Aimee Mann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 2002 full Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that Attack of the Clones gave us the best bit of dialogue ever? Our Three Albums: Demolition by Ryan Adams; Sea Change by Beck; Lost In Space by Aimee Mann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums:

Demolition by Ryan Adams;

Sea Change by Beck;

Lost In Space by Aimee Mann

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]]> 4534 235. The Best Album of 2001 Our Three Albums: Rings Around the World by Super Furry Animals; The Blueprint by Jay-Z; musicforthemorningafter by Pete Yorn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 2001 full Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year Bob the Builder topped the UK charts? Our Three Albums: Rings Around the World by Super Furry Animals; The Blueprint by Jay-Z; musicforthemorningafter by Pete Yorn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums:

Rings Around the World by Super Furry Animals;

The Blueprint by Jay-Z;

musicforthemorningafter by Pete Yorn

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]]> 3822 234. Mixtape For a Crush Our Tape's Closing Song: Jeff--Skyway by The Replacements; Tim--I'll Remember You by Skid Row; Rich--Lovely Day by Bill Withers; Clint--The Promise by When In Rome; Ben--Little Wing by Jimi Hendrix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Feb 2022 14:26:00 -0000 Mixtape For a Crush full 2 32 Tim Plaehn We get together with Clint and Rich from The Age Old Question to draft songs and make a mixtape for a crush (circa 1990). Our Tape's Closing Song: Jeff--Skyway by The Replacements; Tim--I'll Remember You by Skid Row; Rich--Lovely Day by Bill Withers; Clint--The Promise by When In Rome; Ben--Little Wing by Jimi Hendrix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Tape's Closing Song:

Jeff--Skyway by The Replacements;

Tim--I'll Remember You by Skid Row;

Rich--Lovely Day by Bill Withers;

Clint--The Promise by When In Rome;

Ben--Little Wing by Jimi Hendrix

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]]> 4307 233. The Best Album of 2000 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-2000-CHCXWfg8 Our Three Albums:  Stankonia by OutKast;  Stories From the City, Stories From the Sea by PJ Harvey;  Transcendental Blues by Steve Earle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:49:00 -0000 The Best Album of 2000 full 2 92 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that... actually, I don't know what happened in 2000--I forgot we were recording. Our Three Albums:  Stankonia by OutKast;  Stories From the City, Stories From the Sea by PJ Harvey;  Transcendental Blues by Steve Earle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

Stankonia by OutKast; 

Stories From the City, Stories From the Sea by PJ Harvey; 

Transcendental Blues by Steve Earle

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]]> 3289 no 232. The Best Album of 1999 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1999-C_ssU87_ Our Three Albums:  Up a Tree by Looper;  Mule Variations by Tom Waits;  Summerteeth by Wilco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1999 full 2 91 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year Tony Soprano first went to see a therapist? Our Three Albums:  Up a Tree by Looper;  Mule Variations by Tom Waits;  Summerteeth by Wilco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

Up a Tree by Looper; 

Mule Variations by Tom Waits; 

Summerteeth by Wilco

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]]> 3821 no 231. The Best Album of 1998 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1998-POngj9wG Our Three Albums:  Ray of Light by Madonna:  Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era, 1965-1968;  Across the Wire: Live in New York City by Counting Crows   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1998 full 2 90 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that I slept through my bus stopping at Heathrow and woke up at Gatwick, thereby missing my flight and my first day of work in Atlanta? Our Three Albums:  Ray of Light by Madonna:  Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era, 1965-1968;  Across the Wire: Live in New York City by Counting Crows   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

Ray of Light by Madonna: 

Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era, 1965-1968; 

Across the Wire: Live in New York City by Counting Crows

 

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]]> 4306 no 230. The Best Album of 1997 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/best-album-of-1997-CXM6r5Jl Our Three Albums:  Hourly Daily by You Am I;  Life After Death by The Notorious B.I.G.;  Dig Me Out by Sleater-Kinney   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0000 Best Album of 1997 full 2 89 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year Jeff and I spent 8 weeks in tiny, tiny Rowe, New Mexico, where we had to drive 30 miles for ice cream? Our Three Albums:  Hourly Daily by You Am I;  Life After Death by The Notorious B.I.G.;  Dig Me Out by Sleater-Kinney   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

Hourly Daily by You Am I; 

Life After Death by The Notorious B.I.G.; 

Dig Me Out by Sleater-Kinney

 

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]]> 4439 no 229. The Best Album of 1996 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1996-pWFetPvX Our Three Albums:  Endtroducing by DJ Shadow;  Living With Ghosts by Patti Griffin;  Tigermilk by Belle and Sebastian   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1996 full 2 88 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that Geoff Rodkey's life was changed when math met metal? Our Three Albums:  Endtroducing by DJ Shadow;  Living With Ghosts by Patti Griffin;  Tigermilk by Belle and Sebastian   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

Endtroducing by DJ Shadow; 

Living With Ghosts by Patti Griffin; 

Tigermilk by Belle and Sebastian

 

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]]> 4790 no 228. The Best Album of 1995 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1995-W5DaHBE_ Our Three Albums:  What's the Story, Morning Glory by Oasis;  The Great Escape by Blur;  The Bends by Radiohead;  Tomorrow the Green Grass by The Jayhawks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1995 full 2 87 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that Blur beat Oasis 2-1 in football? Our Three Albums:  What's the Story, Morning Glory by Oasis;  The Great Escape by Blur;  The Bends by Radiohead;  Tomorrow the Green Grass by The Jayhawks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

What's the Story, Morning Glory by Oasis; 

The Great Escape by Blur; 

The Bends by Radiohead; 

Tomorrow the Green Grass by The Jayhawks

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]]> 4155 no 227. The Best Album of 1994 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1994-YOUChjCM Our Three Albums:  Ruby Vroom by Soul Coughing;  Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain by Pavement;  CrazySexyCool by TLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1994 full 2 86 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that Green Day dropped Dookie? Our Three Albums:  Ruby Vroom by Soul Coughing;  Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain by Pavement;  CrazySexyCool by TLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

Ruby Vroom by Soul Coughing; 

Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain by Pavement; 

CrazySexyCool by TLC

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]]> 3882 no 226. The Best Album of 1993 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1993-MREc3wEj Our Three Albums:  Vs. by Pearl Jam;  Wild Wood by Paul Weller;  Everyone Else is Doing It, So Why Can't We? by The Cranberries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1993 full 2 85 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year I visited my buddy in Tucson and lived in his apartment that had tin foil on the windows so I never knew the time of day? Our Three Albums:  Vs. by Pearl Jam;  Wild Wood by Paul Weller;  Everyone Else is Doing It, So Why Can't We? by The Cranberries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

Vs. by Pearl Jam; 

Wild Wood by Paul Weller; 

Everyone Else is Doing It, So Why Can't We? by The Cranberries

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]]> 3231 no 225. A Tight (Fab) Five https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/a-tight-fab-five-0fovUXyq What was the best album the year--well, actually, we got a little sidetracked. Next week we'll have to Get Back to the albums! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0000 A Tight (Fab) Five full 2 84 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year--well, actually, we got a little sidetracked. Next week we'll have to Get Back to the albums! What was the best album the year--well, actually, we got a little sidetracked. Next week we'll have to Get Back to the albums! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What was the best album the year--well, actually, we got a little sidetracked. Next week we'll have to Get Back to the albums!

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]]> 1879 no 224. The Best Album of 1992 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1992-FQjaDOM_ Our Three Albums:  The Chronic by Dr. Dre;  A Taste of Nectar by Phish;  It's a Shame About Ray by The Lemonheads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1992 full 2 83 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that Billy Ray Cyrus entrenched the mullet into the public consciousness? Our Three Albums:  The Chronic by Dr. Dre;  A Taste of Nectar by Phish;  It's a Shame About Ray by The Lemonheads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

The Chronic by Dr. Dre; 

A Taste of Nectar by Phish; 

It's a Shame About Ray by The Lemonheads

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]]> 4154 no 223. The Best Album of 1991 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1991-9JWsok1l Our Three Albums:  Girlfriend by Matthew Sweet;  Still Feel Gone by Uncle Tupelo;  Woodface by Crowded House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1991 full 2 82 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that The Robot Lady graduated from college? Our Three Albums:  Girlfriend by Matthew Sweet;  Still Feel Gone by Uncle Tupelo;  Woodface by Crowded House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

Girlfriend by Matthew Sweet; 

Still Feel Gone by Uncle Tupelo; 

Woodface by Crowded House

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]]> 4105 no 222. The Best Album of 1990 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1990-lfTu50xg Our Three Albums:  Fear of a Black Planet by Public Enemy;  Belly Button by Jellyfish;  Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. I by George Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1990 full 2 81 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year one of the greatest writers of children's literature went to the great Wonkavision in the sky? Our Three Albums:  Fear of a Black Planet by Public Enemy;  Belly Button by Jellyfish;  Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. I by George Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

Fear of a Black Planet by Public Enemy; 

Belly Button by Jellyfish; 

Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. I by George Michael

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]]> 4075 no 221. The Best Album of 1989 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1989-KeY9xjf1 Our Three Albums:  Freedom by Neil Young;  Paul's Boutique by The Beastie Boys;  3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1989 full 2 80 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year the Dust Brothers--have you ever heard of the Dust Brothers?--made the scene in LA? Our Three Albums:  Freedom by Neil Young;  Paul's Boutique by The Beastie Boys;  3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

Freedom by Neil Young; 

Paul's Boutique by The Beastie Boys; 

3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul

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]]> 4473 no 220. The Best Album of 1988 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1988-Q_Iatmug Our Three Albums:  Straight Outta Compton by NWA;  Vivid by Living Colour;  Fisherman's Blues by The Waterboys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 10 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1988 full 2 79 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that I stood on the desk in Mr. Aiello's room and sang, "Faith"? Our Three Albums:  Straight Outta Compton by NWA;  Vivid by Living Colour;  Fisherman's Blues by The Waterboys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

Straight Outta Compton by NWA; 

Vivid by Living Colour; 

Fisherman's Blues by The Waterboys

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]]> 3737 no 219. The Best Album of 1987 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1987-5oGzAzNv Our Three Albums:  Strangeways, Here We Come by The Smiths;  Appetite For Destruction by Guns N Roses;  Introducing the Hardline by Terence Trent D'Arby by Terence Trent D'Arby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1987 full 2 78 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year we all got RickRolled?! Our Three Albums:  Strangeways, Here We Come by The Smiths;  Appetite For Destruction by Guns N Roses;  Introducing the Hardline by Terence Trent D'Arby by Terence Trent D'Arby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

Strangeways, Here We Come by The Smiths; 

Appetite For Destruction by Guns N Roses; 

Introducing the Hardline by Terence Trent D'Arby by Terence Trent D'Arby

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]]> 4290 no 218. The Best Album of 1986 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1986-wij7YXzd Our Three Albums:  Raising Hell by Run DMC;  Especially For You by The Smithereens;  Life's Rich Pageant by REM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1986 full 2 77 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year my brother took my to Shea Stadium to see the greatest collapse in baseball history? Our Three Albums:  Raising Hell by Run DMC;  Especially For You by The Smithereens;  Life's Rich Pageant by REM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

Raising Hell by Run DMC; 

Especially For You by The Smithereens; 

Life's Rich Pageant by REM

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]]> 3907 no 217. The Best Album of 1985 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1985-4EjuU0KA Our Three Albums:  Flip Your Wig by Husker Du;  Scarecrow by John Cougar Mellencamp;  Rum, Sodomy, and the Lash by The Pogues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1985 full 2 76 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that Villanova hit 22 of 28 shots to win the NCAA Championship? Our Three Albums:  Flip Your Wig by Husker Du;  Scarecrow by John Cougar Mellencamp;  Rum, Sodomy, and the Lash by The Pogues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

Flip Your Wig by Husker Du; 

Scarecrow by John Cougar Mellencamp; 

Rum, Sodomy, and the Lash by The Pogues

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]]> 3999 no 216. The Best Album of 1984 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1984-BBlzk8Vf Our Three Albums:  The Flat Earth by Thomas Dolby;  Stop Making Sense by The Talking Heads;  Diamond Life by Sade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1984 full 2 75 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that Prince lost out to Lionel Richie? Our Three Albums:  The Flat Earth by Thomas Dolby;  Stop Making Sense by The Talking Heads;  Diamond Life by Sade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

The Flat Earth by Thomas Dolby; 

Stop Making Sense by The Talking Heads; 

Diamond Life by Sade

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]]> 3739 no 215. The Best Album of 1983 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1983-Emw0oI_h Our Three Albums:  Let's Dance by David Bowie;  Murmur by REM;  Power, Corruption, and Lies by New Order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1983 full 2 74 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that Swatch debuted their first line of watches? Our Three Albums:  Let's Dance by David Bowie;  Murmur by REM;  Power, Corruption, and Lies by New Order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

Let's Dance by David Bowie; 

Murmur by REM; 

Power, Corruption, and Lies by New Order

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]]> 4165 no 214. The Best Album of 1982 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1982-sGHp5CNp Our Three Albums:  Diver Down by Van Halen;  10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 by Midnight Oil;  Thriller by Michael Jackson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1982 full 2 73 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that Joe Montana saw John Candy sitting in the stands at the Super Bowl? Our Three Albums:  Diver Down by Van Halen;  10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 by Midnight Oil;  Thriller by Michael Jackson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

Diver Down by Van Halen; 

10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 by Midnight Oil; 

Thriller by Michael Jackson

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]]> 4384 no 213. The Best Album of 1981 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1981-eiYicEVS Our Three Albums:  Exit...Stage Left by Rush;  Minor Threat by Minor Threat;  Escape by Journey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1981 full 2 72 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year daytime television had its highest rated moment? Our Three Albums:  Exit...Stage Left by Rush;  Minor Threat by Minor Threat;  Escape by Journey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

Exit...Stage Left by Rush; 

Minor Threat by Minor Threat; 

Escape by Journey

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]]> 4194 no 212. The Best Album of 1980 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1980-Dwyo_tSc Our Three Albums:  Los Angeles by X;  Making Movies by Dire Straits;  Pretenders by The Pretenders   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1980 full 2 71 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that Christopher Cross ruled the world? And, no, it wasn't his. Our Three Albums:  Los Angeles by X;  Making Movies by Dire Straits;  Pretenders by The Pretenders   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

Los Angeles by X; 

Making Movies by Dire Straits; 

Pretenders by The Pretenders

 

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]]> 4356 no 211. The Best Album of 1979 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1979-8LA2YHWf Our Three Albums:  London Calling by The Clash;  Look Sharp and I'm the Man by Joe Jackson;  Damn the Torpedoes by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1979 full 2 70 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year we said goodbye to the fashion, hairstyles, and architecture (I'm looking at you, Boston City Hall!) of the 70s? Our Three Albums:  London Calling by The Clash;  Look Sharp and I'm the Man by Joe Jackson;  Damn the Torpedoes by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

London Calling by The Clash; 

Look Sharp and I'm the Man by Joe Jackson; 

Damn the Torpedoes by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

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]]> 4155 no 210. The Best Album of 1978 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1978-RbtfVlro Our Three Albums:  More Songs About Buildings and Food by The Talking Heads;  Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen;  The Cars by The Cars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1978 full 2 69 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that The Muppets took to the big screen? Our Three Albums:  More Songs About Buildings and Food by The Talking Heads;  Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen;  The Cars by The Cars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

More Songs About Buildings and Food by The Talking Heads; 

Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen; 

The Cars by The Cars

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]]> 4481 no 209. The Best Album of 1977 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1977-o5yMZG_4 Our Three Albums:  Cheap Trick by Cheap Trick;  In Color by Cheap Trick;  Saturday Night Fever by Various Artists; Out of the Blue by ELO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1977 full 2 68 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year that Jamie O'Hara made fun of the hand-me-down coat my mother made me wear (it was red with white ermine around the hood)? Our Three Albums:  Cheap Trick by Cheap Trick;  In Color by Cheap Trick;  Saturday Night Fever by Various Artists; Out of the Blue by ELO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

Cheap Trick by Cheap Trick; 

In Color by Cheap Trick; 

Saturday Night Fever by Various Artists;

Out of the Blue by ELO

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]]> 4232 no 208. The Best Album of 1976 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1976-1_xMUg6a Our Three Albums:  Howlin' Wind by Graham Parker and the Rumor;  Boston by Boston;  Silk Degrees by Bob Scaggs  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1976 full 2 67 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that--oh who we kidding?! Stevie Wonder had the best album!! Again!! Our Three Albums:  Howlin' Wind by Graham Parker and the Rumor;  Boston by Boston;  Silk Degrees by Bob Scaggs  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

Howlin' Wind by Graham Parker and the Rumor; 

Boston by Boston; 

Silk Degrees by Bob Scaggs 

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]]> 4061 no 207. The Best Album of 1975 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1975-3BP2UAiW Our Three Albums:  Blood on the Tracks by Bob Dylan;  Horses by Patti Smith;  Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1975 full 2 66 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that Dwight Evans made the greatest defensive play in World Series history? Our Three Albums:  Blood on the Tracks by Bob Dylan;  Horses by Patti Smith;  Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

Blood on the Tracks by Bob Dylan; 

Horses by Patti Smith; 

Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen

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]]> 4607 no 206. The Best Album of 1974 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1974-pMctAK44 Our Three Albums:  Bad Company by Bad Company;  Water No Get Enemy by Fela Kuti;  Jolene by Dolly Parton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1974 full 2 65 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year the Cleveland Indians hosted 10 Cent Beer Night? Our Three Albums:  Bad Company by Bad Company;  Water No Get Enemy by Fela Kuti;  Jolene by Dolly Parton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

Bad Company by Bad Company; 

Water No Get Enemy by Fela Kuti; 

Jolene by Dolly Parton

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]]> 4665 no 205. The Best Album of 1973 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1973-P3Z31uIj Our Three Albums:  I Want To See the Bright Lights Tonight by Richard and Linda Thompson;  Houses of the Holy by Led Zeppelin;  Abandoned Luncheonette by Hall and Oates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1973 full 2 64 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that the Knicks were last relevant? Our Three Albums:  I Want To See the Bright Lights Tonight by Richard and Linda Thompson;  Houses of the Holy by Led Zeppelin;  Abandoned Luncheonette by Hall and Oates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

I Want To See the Bright Lights Tonight by Richard and Linda Thompson; 

Houses of the Holy by Led Zeppelin; 

Abandoned Luncheonette by Hall and Oates

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]]> 3702 no 204. The Best Album of 1972 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1972-bTfuAUr_ Our Three Albums:  Exile On Main Street by the Rolling Stones;  Pink Moon by Nick Drake;  Talking Book by Stevie Wonder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1972 full 2 63 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that Harry Truman went to the great haberdashery in the sky? Our Three Albums:  Exile On Main Street by the Rolling Stones;  Pink Moon by Nick Drake;  Talking Book by Stevie Wonder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

Exile On Main Street by the Rolling Stones; 

Pink Moon by Nick Drake; 

Talking Book by Stevie Wonder

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]]> 4364 no 203. The Best Album of 1971 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1971-1A3DxlSF Our Three Albums:  Blue by Joni Mitchell;  Love, Power, Peace by James Brown;  Every Picture Tells a Story by Rod Stewart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1971 full 2 62 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year that Reggie Jackson absolutely jacked an All-Star game home run in Tiger Stadium? Our Three Albums:  Blue by Joni Mitchell;  Love, Power, Peace by James Brown;  Every Picture Tells a Story by Rod Stewart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

Blue by Joni Mitchell; 

Love, Power, Peace by James Brown; 

Every Picture Tells a Story by Rod Stewart

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]]> 4411 no 202. The Best Album of 1970 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1970-knXG0cHC Our Three Albums:  Layla and Other Love Songs by Derek and the Dominos;  American Beauty by the Grateful Dead;  Tea For Tillerman by Cat Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1970 full 2 61 Tim Plaehn Which was the best album the year that the Environmental Protection Agency was born? Our Three Albums:  Layla and Other Love Songs by Derek and the Dominos;  American Beauty by the Grateful Dead;  Tea For Tillerman by Cat Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

Layla and Other Love Songs by Derek and the Dominos; 

American Beauty by the Grateful Dead; 

Tea For Tillerman by Cat Stevens

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]]> 3581 no 201. The Best Album of 1969 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-album-of-1969-qWcohvvB Our Three Albums:  Stand! by Sly and the Family Stone;  In a Silent Way by Miles Davis;  Nashville Skyline by Bob Dylan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:30:00 -0000 The Best Album of 1969 full 2 60 Tim Plaehn What was the best album the year that the Mets produced a miracle? Our Three Albums:  Stand! by Sly and the Family Stone;  In a Silent Way by Miles Davis;  Nashville Skyline by Bob Dylan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Albums: 

Stand! by Sly and the Family Stone; 

In a Silent Way by Miles Davis; 

Nashville Skyline by Bob Dylan

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]]> 3815 no 158. The Clean Up Podcast https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-clean-up-podcast-4pyBzAty It's the end of our first season. We clean it all up and look forward to season two! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 May 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Clean Up Podcast full 1 59 Tim Plaehn It's the end of our first season. We clean it all up and look forward to season two! It's the end of our first season. We clean it all up and look forward to season two! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It's the end of our first season. We clean it all up and look forward to season two!

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]]> 4525 no 157. The Best Songs of 1969 (Redux) https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-songs-of-1969-redux-uM1i72EH Our Three Songs:  You Got the Silver by The Rolling Stones;  I Want You Back by The Jackson 5;  You Can't Always Get What You Want by The Rolling Stones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 May 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1969 (Redux) full 1 58 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year that man stepped onto the moon? Our Three Songs:  You Got the Silver by The Rolling Stones;  I Want You Back by The Jackson 5;  You Can't Always Get What You Want by The Rolling Stones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs: 

You Got the Silver by The Rolling Stones; 

I Want You Back by The Jackson 5; 

You Can't Always Get What You Want by The Rolling Stones

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]]> 3799 no 156. The Best Songs of 2020 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-songs-of-2020-SK_Dufw9 Our Three Songs:  Kyoto by Phoebe Bridgers;  Badala by Songhoy Blues;  Shameika by Fiona Apple Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 May 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 2020 full 1 57 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year we shut it down and masked it up? Our Three Songs:  Kyoto by Phoebe Bridgers;  Badala by Songhoy Blues;  Shameika by Fiona Apple Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs: 

Kyoto by Phoebe Bridgers; 

Badala by Songhoy Blues; 

Shameika by Fiona Apple

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]]> 3946 no 155. The Fantasy Music Festival Synergy Podcast https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-fantasy-music-festival-synergy-podcast-EYPLoi9I We're drafting for these slots at our fantasy music festival: Headliner: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights 2nd Stage: Saturday and Sunday afternoon Midnight Dance Party: Friday and Saturday Morning Chill Stage: Saturday and Sunday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 May 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Fantasy Music Festival Synergy Podcast full 1 56 Tim Plaehn We get together with The Age Old Question Podcast to create the greatest music festival ever! We're drafting for these slots at our fantasy music festival: Headliner: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights 2nd Stage: Saturday and Sunday afternoon Midnight Dance Party: Friday and Saturday Morning Chill Stage: Saturday and Sunday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We're drafting for these slots at our fantasy music festival:

Headliner: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights

2nd Stage: Saturday and Sunday afternoon

Midnight Dance Party: Friday and Saturday

Morning Chill Stage: Saturday and Sunday

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]]> 4318 no 154. The Best Songs of 2019 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-songs-of-2019-X2nLzW8r Our Three Songs:  Juice by Lizzo;  Mariners Apartment Complex by Lana Del Ray;  Heads Gonna Roll by Jenny Lewis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 2019 full 1 55 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year that we thought was a bad year but we were actually too naive to really understand what the universe had in store for us? Our Three Songs:  Juice by Lizzo;  Mariners Apartment Complex by Lana Del Ray;  Heads Gonna Roll by Jenny Lewis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs: 

Juice by Lizzo; 

Mariners Apartment Complex by Lana Del Ray; 

Heads Gonna Roll by Jenny Lewis

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]]> 4527 no 153. The Best Songs of 2018 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-songs-of-2018-xO6QFzIL Our Three Songs:  Nameless, Faceless by Courtney Barnett;  Slow Burn by Kacey Musgraves;  Rabbit's Revenge by Tom Morello   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 2018 full 1 54 Tim Plaehn What was the best song, like, two years ago?! Our Three Songs:  Nameless, Faceless by Courtney Barnett;  Slow Burn by Kacey Musgraves;  Rabbit's Revenge by Tom Morello   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs: 

Nameless, Faceless by Courtney Barnett; 

Slow Burn by Kacey Musgraves; 

Rabbit's Revenge by Tom Morello

 

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]]> 3592 no 152. The Best Songs of 2017 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-songs-of-2017-KSDy_1Zg Our Three Songs:  The Greatest Gift by Sufjan Stevens;  If We Were Vampires by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit;  Green Light by Lorde Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 2017 full 1 53 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year that Tyga and Kylie Jenner called it quits? Our Three Songs:  The Greatest Gift by Sufjan Stevens;  If We Were Vampires by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit;  Green Light by Lorde Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs: 

The Greatest Gift by Sufjan Stevens; 

If We Were Vampires by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit; 

Green Light by Lorde

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]]> 3764 no 151. The Best Song of 2016 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-song-of-2016-qCLRiixG Our Three Songs:  Ha Ha Ha Ha (Yeah) by White Denim;  Ultraviolet Beam by Kanye West;  Me and Magdalena by The Monkees;    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Song of 2016 full 1 52 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year that a certain Access Hollywood tape destroyed Donald Trump's chances of ever becoming president (in an alternate timeline)? Our Three Songs:  Ha Ha Ha Ha (Yeah) by White Denim;  Ultraviolet Beam by Kanye West;  Me and Magdalena by The Monkees;    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs: 

Ha Ha Ha Ha (Yeah) by White Denim; 

Ultraviolet Beam by Kanye West; 

Me and Magdalena by The Monkees; 

 

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]]> 4119 no 150. The Best Songs of 2015 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-songs-of-2015-irz0wZ1G Our Three Songs:  FourFiveSeconds by Rihanna, Kanye West, and Paul McCartney;  Naubinway by Adam Levy;  24 Frames by Jason Isbell     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 2015 full 1 51 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year that Kanye recruited some unknown, aging guitarist named Paul McCartney to be on his next "collaboration" Our Three Songs:  FourFiveSeconds by Rihanna, Kanye West, and Paul McCartney;  Naubinway by Adam Levy;  24 Frames by Jason Isbell     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs: 

FourFiveSeconds by Rihanna, Kanye West, and Paul McCartney; 

Naubinway by Adam Levy; 

24 Frames by Jason Isbell

 

 

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]]> 4088 no 149. The Starting Five Synergy Podcast https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-starting-five-synergy-podcast-EUE7eN4k It's just too crazy to even recount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Starting Five Synergy Podcast full 1 50 Tim Plaehn For our 50th episode, we got together with the guys from The Age Old Question Podcast and held a draft to assemble the best starting five for the greatest band ever. It's just too crazy to even recount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It's just too crazy to even recount.

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]]> 2643 no 148. The Best Songs of 2014 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-songs-of-2014-hSe4VsYD Our Three Songs:  Quartz by TV On the Radio;  Birth In Reverse by St. Vincent;  September Fields by Frazey Ford       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 2014 full 1 49 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year that--HOLY SHIT!! WE GOT WILCO ON OUR PODCAST!!!! Our Three Songs:  Quartz by TV On the Radio;  Birth In Reverse by St. Vincent;  September Fields by Frazey Ford       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs: 

Quartz by TV On the Radio; 

Birth In Reverse by St. Vincent; 

September Fields by Frazey Ford

 

 

 

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]]> 4797 no 147. The Best Songs of 2013 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-songs-of-2013-4uuD4EY8 Our Three Songs:  The Wire by Haim;  Sweatpants by Childish Gambino;  Recovery by Frank Turner   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 2013 full 1 48 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year that Lorde poked fun at all the trappings of musical success? Our Three Songs:  The Wire by Haim;  Sweatpants by Childish Gambino;  Recovery by Frank Turner   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs: 

The Wire by Haim; 

Sweatpants by Childish Gambino; 

Recovery by Frank Turner

 

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]]> 3826 no 146. The Best Songs of 2012 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-songs-of-2012-pNCV1u_V Our Three Songs:  HYFR (Hell Ya Fucking Right) by Drake;  These Days by Dr. Dog;  Wrecking Ball by Bruce Springsteen   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 2012 full 1 47 Tim Plaehn What is the best song the year that The Robot Lady is forced to swear while naming song titles? Our Three Songs:  HYFR (Hell Ya Fucking Right) by Drake;  These Days by Dr. Dog;  Wrecking Ball by Bruce Springsteen   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs: 

HYFR (Hell Ya Fucking Right) by Drake; 

These Days by Dr. Dog; 

Wrecking Ball by Bruce Springsteen

 

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]]> 4241 no 145. The Best Songs of 2011 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-songs-of-2011-_bLa9oXd Our Three Songs:  Show Up by Megan Slankard;  Ni**as In Paris by JAY-Z and Kanye West;  Sydney (I'll Come Running) by Brett Dennen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 2011 full 1 46 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year that REM broke up? Our Three Songs:  Show Up by Megan Slankard;  Ni**as In Paris by JAY-Z and Kanye West;  Sydney (I'll Come Running) by Brett Dennen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs: 

Show Up by Megan Slankard; 

Ni**as In Paris by JAY-Z and Kanye West; 

Sydney (I'll Come Running) by Brett Dennen

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]]> 4338 no 144. The Best Songs of 2010 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-songs-of-2010-UPpYm6l3 Our Three (Four) Songs:  Crazy For You by Best Coast;  Tightrope by Janelle Monae;  Ours by Taylor Swift;  Steve Earle by Lydia Loveless Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 2010 full 1 45 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year that Eugene Mirman added himself to USA Network's "Characters Unite" campaign? Our Three (Four) Songs:  Crazy For You by Best Coast;  Tightrope by Janelle Monae;  Ours by Taylor Swift;  Steve Earle by Lydia Loveless Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three (Four) Songs: 

Crazy For You by Best Coast; 

Tightrope by Janelle Monae; 

Ours by Taylor Swift; 

Steve Earle by Lydia Loveless

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]]> 3659 no 143. The Best Songs of 2009 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-songs-of-2009-ytO8OEi9 Our Three Songs:  Hold the Line by Major Lazer; Airstream Driver by Gomez; His Master's Voice by Monsters of Folk     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 2009 full 1 44 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year that an obnoxious Kanye got up on stage and interrupted a stunned T-Swizzle at the VMAs? Our Three Songs:  Hold the Line by Major Lazer; Airstream Driver by Gomez; His Master's Voice by Monsters of Folk     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs: 

Hold the Line by Major Lazer;

Airstream Driver by Gomez;

His Master's Voice by Monsters of Folk

 

 

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]]> 3662 no 142. The Best Songs of 2008 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-songs-of-2008-RcYbOMzD Our Three Songs:  "Halfway Home" by TV On the Radio;  "Lost Coastlines" by Okkervil River;  "Beaumont" by Hayes Carll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 2008 full 1 43 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year Meryl Streep sang "Dancing Queen" on a Greek isle to the delight of 38 year-old white guys? Our Three Songs:  "Halfway Home" by TV On the Radio;  "Lost Coastlines" by Okkervil River;  "Beaumont" by Hayes Carll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs: 

"Halfway Home" by TV On the Radio; 

"Lost Coastlines" by Okkervil River; 

"Beaumont" by Hayes Carll

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]]> 4271 no 141. The Bob Dylan Winterim Class Podcast https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-bob-dylan-winterim-class-podcast-N8D2XJDW Over the last nine weeks, in order to find our most favorite songs and Bob Dylan's greatest album, we listened to and discussed:   The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan Bringing It All Back Home Highway 61 Revisited Blonde on Blonde Blood on the Tracks Desire Time Out of Mind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 Jan 2021 23:49:00 -0000 The Bob Dylan Winterim Class Podcast full 1 42 Tim Plaehn I sat down with the students from my Bob Dylan Winterim class to discuss which is his greatest album, and then Ben and Jeff popped into the Zoom to give their takes. Guess which album of his has been crowned King! Over the last nine weeks, in order to find our most favorite songs and Bob Dylan's greatest album, we listened to and discussed:   The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan Bringing It All Back Home Highway 61 Revisited Blonde on Blonde Blood on the Tracks Desire Time Out of Mind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Over the last nine weeks, in order to find our most favorite songs and Bob Dylan's greatest album, we listened to and discussed:

 

The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan

Bringing It All Back Home

Highway 61 Revisited

Blonde on Blonde

Blood on the Tracks

Desire

Time Out of Mind

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]]> 2341 no 140. The Best Songs of 2007 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-songs-of-2007-xTSaCIpd Our Three Songs:  Impossible Germany by Wilco;  Paper Planes by M.I.A.;  All My Friends by LCD Soundsystem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 2007 full 1 41 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year that Scooter Libby was convicted in his role of outing Valerie Plame? Our Three Songs:  Impossible Germany by Wilco;  Paper Planes by M.I.A.;  All My Friends by LCD Soundsystem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs: 

Impossible Germany by Wilco; 

Paper Planes by M.I.A.; 

All My Friends by LCD Soundsystem

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]]> 4191 no 139. The Best Songs of 2006 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-song-of-2006-1SwuUCAr Deliverance by Prince;  Valerie by The Zutons;  Sexyback by Justin Timberlake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 2006 full 1 40 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year that Robot Lady and I moved to Asheville, NC? Deliverance by Prince;  Valerie by The Zutons;  Sexyback by Justin Timberlake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Deliverance by Prince; 

Valerie by The Zutons; 

Sexyback by Justin Timberlake

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]]> 3339 no 138. The Best Songs of 2005 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-songs-of-2005-TeD_s9Mh Our Three Songs:  Your Little Hoodrat Friend by The Hold Steady;  Jesusland by Ben Folds;  The Bleeding Heart Show by The New Pornographers   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 2005 full 1 39 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year that Arrested Development came and played Pace Academy? Our Three Songs:  Your Little Hoodrat Friend by The Hold Steady;  Jesusland by Ben Folds;  The Bleeding Heart Show by The New Pornographers   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs: 

Your Little Hoodrat Friend by The Hold Steady; 

Jesusland by Ben Folds; 

The Bleeding Heart Show by The New Pornographers

 

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]]> 4183 no 137. The Best Songs of 2004 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-songs-of-2004-saI_WBxa Our Three Songs:  Walking To Do by Ted Leo and the Pharmacists;  All Falls Down by Kanye West;  All These Things That I've Done by The Killers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 2004 full 1 38 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year that Big Papi became Big Papi? Our Three Songs:  Walking To Do by Ted Leo and the Pharmacists;  All Falls Down by Kanye West;  All These Things That I've Done by The Killers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs: 

Walking To Do by Ted Leo and the Pharmacists; 

All Falls Down by Kanye West; 

All These Things That I've Done by The Killers

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]]> 3806 no 136. The Best Songs of 2003 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-songs-of-2003-Ynd18RAO OUR THREE SONGS:  Happy Valentine's Day by OutKast;  Ball and Biscuit by The White Stripes;  14th Street by Rufus Wainwright   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 30 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 2003 full 1 37 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year we figured out that whole DNA sequencing thing? OUR THREE SONGS:  Happy Valentine's Day by OutKast;  Ball and Biscuit by The White Stripes;  14th Street by Rufus Wainwright   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices OUR THREE SONGS: 

Happy Valentine's Day by OutKast; 

Ball and Biscuit by The White Stripes; 

14th Street by Rufus Wainwright

 

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]]> 4009 no 135. The Best Songs of 2002 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-songs-of-2002-uLNczY2D Our Three Songs:  Lithuania by Dan Bern;  Hey Ma by Cam'ron;  Pot Kettle Black by Wilco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 2002 full 1 36 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year the DC sniper had us all freaking out? Our Three Songs:  Lithuania by Dan Bern;  Hey Ma by Cam'ron;  Pot Kettle Black by Wilco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs: 

Lithuania by Dan Bern; 

Hey Ma by Cam'ron; 

Pot Kettle Black by Wilco

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]]> 3455 no 134. The Best Songs of 2001 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-songs-of-2001-wIJfm8_S Our Three Songs:  Karate by Tenacious D;  Revelator by Gillian Welch;  Jenny and the Ess Dog by Stephen Malkmus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 2001 full 1 35 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year everything changed? Our Three Songs:  Karate by Tenacious D;  Revelator by Gillian Welch;  Jenny and the Ess Dog by Stephen Malkmus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs: 

Karate by Tenacious D; 

Revelator by Gillian Welch; 

Jenny and the Ess Dog by Stephen Malkmus

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]]> 3831 no 133. The Best Songs of 2000 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-songs-of-2000-__qXerA9 Our Three Songs:  Everything In Its Right Place by Radiohead;  Over Yonder by Steve Earle;  The Frug by Rilo Kiley   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 2000 full 1 34 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year I moved to Atlanta "to congeal a woman into marriage'? Our Three Songs:  Everything In Its Right Place by Radiohead;  Over Yonder by Steve Earle;  The Frug by Rilo Kiley   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs: 

Everything In Its Right Place by Radiohead; 

Over Yonder by Steve Earle; 

The Frug by Rilo Kiley

 

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]]> 3512 no 132. 50 Years of Music Trailer https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/50-years-of-music-trailer-AmWLpGsM We took a look at what we've done to get a sense of what we're trying to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Dec 2020 03:44:00 -0000 50 Years of Music Trailer trailer 1 Tim Plaehn We took a look at what we've done to get a sense of what we're trying to do. We took a look at what we've done to get a sense of what we're trying to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We took a look at what we've done to get a sense of what we're trying to do.

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]]> 226 no 131. The Best Songs of 1999 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1999-Q_Df3EOy Our Three Songs:  Say Hello, Wave Goodbye by David Gray;  Deceptacon by Le Tigre;  Start Wearing Purple by Gogol Bordello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1999 full 1 33 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year that Prince had a lion in his pocket, one that was ready to roar? Our Three Songs:  Say Hello, Wave Goodbye by David Gray;  Deceptacon by Le Tigre;  Start Wearing Purple by Gogol Bordello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs: 

Say Hello, Wave Goodbye by David Gray; 

Deceptacon by Le Tigre; 

Start Wearing Purple by Gogol Bordello

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]]> 3632 no 130. The Best Songs of 1998 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1998-xTzkDOGj Our Three Songs:  Car Wheels On a Gravel Road by Lucinda Williams;  Breath by Pearl Jam;  California Stars by Billy Bragg and Wilco   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1998 full 1 32 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year that California banned smoking in all bars and restaurants? Our Three Songs:  Car Wheels On a Gravel Road by Lucinda Williams;  Breath by Pearl Jam;  California Stars by Billy Bragg and Wilco   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs: 

Car Wheels On a Gravel Road by Lucinda Williams; 

Breath by Pearl Jam; 

California Stars by Billy Bragg and Wilco

 

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]]> 4081 no 129. The Best Songs of 1997 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1997-svdwdvol-TY_sJyAW OUR THREE SONGS: Father of Mine by Everclear;  Paranoid Android by Radiohead; Highlands by Bob Dylan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1997 full 1 31 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year that Elton John ditched Marilyn Monroe? OUR THREE SONGS: Father of Mine by Everclear;  Paranoid Android by Radiohead; Highlands by Bob Dylan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices OUR THREE SONGS:

Father of Mine by Everclear; 

Paranoid Android by Radiohead;

Highlands by Bob Dylan

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]]> 4617 no 128. The Best Songs of 1996 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1996-IW43wKOz Our Three Songs: A Long December by Counting Crows;  Stickshifts and Safetybelts by Cake;  Heroes (live) by David Bowie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1996 full 1 29 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year Todd Petersen and I U-Hauled our way across America to teach the children of Las Vegas? Our Three Songs: A Long December by Counting Crows;  Stickshifts and Safetybelts by Cake;  Heroes (live) by David Bowie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs:

A Long December by Counting Crows; 

Stickshifts and Safetybelts by Cake; 

Heroes (live) by David Bowie

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]]> 3101 no 127. The Best Songs of 1995 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1995-wTZH2m2C Our Three Songs: Caught by the Fuzz by Supergrass;  Cradle and All by Any DiFranco;  Fake Plastic Trees by Radiohead   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1995 full 1 28 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year OJ tried on a pair of gloves? Our Three Songs: Caught by the Fuzz by Supergrass;  Cradle and All by Any DiFranco;  Fake Plastic Trees by Radiohead   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs:

Caught by the Fuzz by Supergrass; 

Cradle and All by Any DiFranco; 

Fake Plastic Trees by Radiohead

 

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]]> 3586 no 126. The Best Songs of 1994 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1994-NALOxYtt Our Three Songs: Cursed Diamond by The Black Crowes;  Crawling Back To You by Tom Petty;  Mr. Jones by Counting Crows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1994 full 1 27 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year Newt Gingrich led the Republican Revolution in Congress? Our Three Songs: Cursed Diamond by The Black Crowes;  Crawling Back To You by Tom Petty;  Mr. Jones by Counting Crows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs:

Cursed Diamond by The Black Crowes; 

Crawling Back To You by Tom Petty; 

Mr. Jones by Counting Crows

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]]> 4748 no 125. The Best Songs of 1993 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1993-lKdPM2h_ Our Three Songs: Acuff Rose by Uncle Tupelo;  Rearview Mirror by Pearl Jam;  Late At Night by Buffalo Tom   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 Oct 2020 10:41:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1993 full 1 26 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year the Buffalo Bills lost their third Super Bowl in a row? Our Three Songs: Acuff Rose by Uncle Tupelo;  Rearview Mirror by Pearl Jam;  Late At Night by Buffalo Tom   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs:

Acuff Rose by Uncle Tupelo; 

Rearview Mirror by Pearl Jam; 

Late At Night by Buffalo Tom

 

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]]> 3587 no 124. The Best Songs of 1992 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1992-xSlAFQ_6 OUR THREE SONGS: When the Circus Comes to Town by Los Lobos; Pass the Mic by The Beastie Boys; Tennessee by Arrested Development   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:04:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1992 full 1 25 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year Brian Koppelman was still thinking of being a lawyer? OUR THREE SONGS: When the Circus Comes to Town by Los Lobos; Pass the Mic by The Beastie Boys; Tennessee by Arrested Development   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices OUR THREE SONGS:

When the Circus Comes to Town by Los Lobos;

Pass the Mic by The Beastie Boys;

Tennessee by Arrested Development

 

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]]> 4656 no 123. The Best Songs of 1991 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1991-eZn5doAy OUR THREE SONGS: Freedom 90 by George Michael; Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana; One by U2   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1991 full 1 24 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year I turned 21 and wore Bugle Boy jeans out to the bars just in case a woman asked me, "Excuse me, are those Bugle Boy jeans your wearing?" OUR THREE SONGS: Freedom 90 by George Michael; Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana; One by U2   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices OUR THREE SONGS:

Freedom 90 by George Michael;

Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana;

One by U2

 

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]]> 4035 no 122. The Best Songs of 1990 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1990-eRk68PsW Our Three Songs: The Humpty Dance by Digital Underground; Merchandise by Fugazi; Friends In Low Places by Garth Brooks     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 30 Sep 2020 10:18:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1990 full 1 23 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year Billboard created the Hot R&B chart (changing it from "Hot Black Singles")? Our Three Songs: The Humpty Dance by Digital Underground; Merchandise by Fugazi; Friends In Low Places by Garth Brooks     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs:

The Humpty Dance by Digital Underground;

Merchandise by Fugazi;

Friends In Low Places by Garth Brooks

 

 

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]]> 4418 no 121. The Best Songs of 1989 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1989-ljqkOAuV OUR THREE SONGS: The Mayor of Simpleton by XTC; Kickstart My Heart by Motley Crue; Most of the Time by Bob Dylan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1989 full 1 22 Tim Plaehn Who had the best song in the year of the Velvet Revolution? OUR THREE SONGS: The Mayor of Simpleton by XTC; Kickstart My Heart by Motley Crue; Most of the Time by Bob Dylan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices OUR THREE SONGS:

The Mayor of Simpleton by XTC;

Kickstart My Heart by Motley Crue;

Most of the Time by Bob Dylan

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]]> 4258 no 120. The Best Songs of 1988 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1988-4iuXl9Cx OUR THREE SONGS: Bring the Noise by Public Enemy; We Will Not Be Lovers by The Waterboys; Fairytale of New York by The Pogues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1988 full 1 21 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year that Dukakis hopped in a tank? OUR THREE SONGS: Bring the Noise by Public Enemy; We Will Not Be Lovers by The Waterboys; Fairytale of New York by The Pogues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices OUR THREE SONGS:

Bring the Noise by Public Enemy;

We Will Not Be Lovers by The Waterboys;

Fairytale of New York by The Pogues

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]]> 3938 no 119. The Best Songs of 1987 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1987-w5pqICAo OUR THREE SONGS: Push It by Salt n Pepa;  Where the Streets Have No Name by U2;  Birthday by The Sugarcubes    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1987 full 1 20 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year the American government started illegally selling arms to Iran in order to illegally fund the Contras? OUR THREE SONGS: Push It by Salt n Pepa;  Where the Streets Have No Name by U2;  Birthday by The Sugarcubes    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices OUR THREE SONGS:

Push It by Salt n Pepa; 

Where the Streets Have No Name by U2; 

Birthday by The Sugarcubes 

 

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]]> 3601 no 118. The Best Songs of 1986 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1986-ninBrKyQ OUR THREE SONGS: In Your Eyes by Peter Gabriel; The New Style by The Beastie Boys; I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man by Prince   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1986 full 1 19 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year Billy Buck let a dribbler go through his legs? Sigh. OUR THREE SONGS: In Your Eyes by Peter Gabriel; The New Style by The Beastie Boys; I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man by Prince   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices OUR THREE SONGS:

In Your Eyes by Peter Gabriel;

The New Style by The Beastie Boys;

I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man by Prince

 

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]]> 3975 no 117. The Best Songs of 1985 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1985-CslRioZq Our Three Songs: Raising Hell by Run DMC;  Left of the Dial by The Replacements;  She Sells Sanctuary by The Cult Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1985 full 1 18 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year I had my first kiss--after seeing one of the most important films of the decade, "Jewel of the Nile"? Our Three Songs: Raising Hell by Run DMC;  Left of the Dial by The Replacements;  She Sells Sanctuary by The Cult Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs:

Raising Hell by Run DMC; 

Left of the Dial by The Replacements; 

She Sells Sanctuary by The Cult

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]]> 4094 no 116. The Best Songs of 1984 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1984-O0cWN55i OUR THREE SONGS: Purple Rain by Prince;  This Ain't No Picnic by The Minutemen;  Bobby Jean by Bruce Springsteen   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1984 full 1 17 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year Bob Gedolf arranged a bunch of rock stars and in a span of a week had cranked out one of England's all-time best-selling singles (sadly, we didn't pick "Do They Know It's Christmas?")? OUR THREE SONGS: Purple Rain by Prince;  This Ain't No Picnic by The Minutemen;  Bobby Jean by Bruce Springsteen   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices OUR THREE SONGS:

Purple Rain by Prince; 

This Ain't No Picnic by The Minutemen; 

Bobby Jean by Bruce Springsteen

 

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]]> 3589 no 115. The Best Songs of 1983 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1983-YFuJvbhi OUR THREE SONGS: White Lines (Don't Do It) by Grandmaster Flash and Melle Mel;  Kiss Off by the Violent Femmes;  Islands in the Stream by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1983 full 1 16 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year the United Sates invaded Grenada? OUR THREE SONGS: White Lines (Don't Do It) by Grandmaster Flash and Melle Mel;  Kiss Off by the Violent Femmes;  Islands in the Stream by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices OUR THREE SONGS:

White Lines (Don't Do It) by Grandmaster Flash and Melle Mel; 

Kiss Off by the Violent Femmes; 

Islands in the Stream by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton

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]]> 3663 no 114. The Best Songs of 1982 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1982-YSEL_2td OUR THREE SONGS: Wanna Be Starting Something by Michael Jackson;  Town Called Malice by The Jam;  Uncertain Smile by The The    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1982 full 1 15 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year Jennifer Bardetti broke my heart? OUR THREE SONGS: Wanna Be Starting Something by Michael Jackson;  Town Called Malice by The Jam;  Uncertain Smile by The The    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices OUR THREE SONGS:

Wanna Be Starting Something by Michael Jackson; 

Town Called Malice by The Jam; 

Uncertain Smile by The The 

 

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]]> 3755 no 113. The Best Songs of 1981 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1981-lYim6HCj OUR THREE SONGS: Everything Little Thing She Does Is Magic by The Police Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye Never Too Much by Luther Vandross   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1981 full 1 14 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year Charles married Diana? OUR THREE SONGS: Everything Little Thing She Does Is Magic by The Police Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye Never Too Much by Luther Vandross   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices OUR THREE SONGS:

Everything Little Thing She Does Is Magic by The Police

Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye

Never Too Much by Luther Vandross

 

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]]> 3850 no 112. The Best Songs of 1980 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1980-JzXQ30PW OUR THREE SONGS: Tattooed Love Boys by The Pretenders;  Back in Black by AC/DC;  I Will Follow by U2;  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Jul 2020 10:46:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1980 full 1 13 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year that Pac-Man entered our lives? OUR THREE SONGS: Tattooed Love Boys by The Pretenders;  Back in Black by AC/DC;  I Will Follow by U2;  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices OUR THREE SONGS:

Tattooed Love Boys by The Pretenders; 

Back in Black by AC/DC; 

I Will Follow by U2; 

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]]> 3638 no 111. The Best Songs of 1979 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1979-SZ91giB_ OUR THREE SONGS: Rapper's Delight by The Sugar Hill Gang Clampdown by The Clash And the Healing Has Begun by Van Morrison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Jul 2020 20:09:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1979 full 1 12 Tim Plaehn Here's some trivia: what was the best song the year Trivial Pursuit came out? OUR THREE SONGS: Rapper's Delight by The Sugar Hill Gang Clampdown by The Clash And the Healing Has Begun by Van Morrison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices OUR THREE SONGS:

Rapper's Delight by The Sugar Hill Gang

Clampdown by The Clash

And the Healing Has Begun by Van Morrison

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]]> 3574 no 110. The Best Songs of 1978 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1978-aS7Hf_gn Our Three Songs: Radio, Radio by Elvis Costello You Got That Right by Lynyrd Skynyrd Last Dance by Donna Summer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1978 full 1 11 Tim Plaehn Our Three Songs:Radio, Radio by Elvis CostelloYou Got That Right by Lynyrd SkynyrdLast Dance by Donna Summer Our Three Songs: Radio, Radio by Elvis Costello You Got That Right by Lynyrd Skynyrd Last Dance by Donna Summer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs: Radio, Radio by Elvis Costello You Got That Right by Lynyrd Skynyrd Last Dance by Donna Summer

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]]> 2962 no 109. The Best Songs of 1977 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1977-3o5Wqa7S OUR THREE SONGS: Marquee Moon by Television Vienna by Billy Joel Paradise by the Dashboard Lights by Meatloaf   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1977 full 1 10 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year Studio 54 opened? OUR THREE SONGS: Marquee Moon by Television Vienna by Billy Joel Paradise by the Dashboard Lights by Meatloaf   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices OUR THREE SONGS:

Marquee Moon by Television

Vienna by Billy Joel

Paradise by the Dashboard Lights by Meatloaf

 

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]]> 3573 no 108. The Best Songs of 1976 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1976-1ie2PS22 Our Three Songs: American Girl by Tom Petty Hots On For Nowhere by Led Zeppelin Rich Girl by Hall and Oates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1976 full 1 9 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year that George Washington became a six-star general? Our Three Songs: American Girl by Tom Petty Hots On For Nowhere by Led Zeppelin Rich Girl by Hall and Oates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs:

American Girl by Tom Petty

Hots On For Nowhere by Led Zeppelin

Rich Girl by Hall and Oates

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]]> 2864 no 107. The Best Songs of 1975 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1975-Pz0hSbtP Our Three Songs:  Thunder Road by Bruce Springsteen;  Idiot Wind by Bob Dylan;  It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n Roll) by AC/DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1975 full 1 8 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year that Carlton Fisk hit that home run over the Green Monster? Our Three Songs:  Thunder Road by Bruce Springsteen;  Idiot Wind by Bob Dylan;  It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n Roll) by AC/DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs:

 Thunder Road by Bruce Springsteen; 

Idiot Wind by Bob Dylan; 

It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n Roll) by AC/DC

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]]> 3128 no 106. Step-Back Pod https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/step-back-pod-L2NDHLoc Great songs and great artists. Check out the Spotify playlist for this episode (under "Tim Plaehn"), so you can listen to these songs in full. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 10 Jun 2020 02:55:00 -0000 Step-Back Pod full 1 7 Tim Plaehn These three white guys are taking a step back for the week. Please enjoy a sampling of some of the most powerful songs we know, songs that'll make one racially aware and ready to fight for justice. It's time this country gets a whole lot closer to fulfilling its promises. Great songs and great artists. Check out the Spotify playlist for this episode (under "Tim Plaehn"), so you can listen to these songs in full. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Great songs and great artists. Check out the Spotify playlist for this episode (under "Tim Plaehn"), so you can listen to these songs in full.

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]]> 1299 yes 105. The Best Songs of 1974 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1974-y8tjQsiJ Our Three Songs:  Papa Don't Take No Mess by James Brown;  O My Soul by Big Star;  Living For the City by Stevie Wonder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Jun 2020 02:54:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1974 full 1 6 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year that Nixon peaced out? Our Three Songs:  Papa Don't Take No Mess by James Brown;  O My Soul by Big Star;  Living For the City by Stevie Wonder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs:

 Papa Don't Take No Mess by James Brown; 

O My Soul by Big Star; 

Living For the City by Stevie Wonder

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]]> 3097 no 104. The Best Songs of 1973 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1973-gHgh8T6H Our Three Songs:  Stir It Up by Bob Marley;  Roll Um Easy by Little Feat;  These Days by Jackson Browne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 May 2020 00:15:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1973 full 1 5 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year Ohio switched to the metric system? Our Three Songs:  Stir It Up by Bob Marley;  Roll Um Easy by Little Feat;  These Days by Jackson Browne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs:

 Stir It Up by Bob Marley; 

Roll Um Easy by Little Feat; 

These Days by Jackson Browne

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]]> 2946 no 103. The Best Songs of 1972 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1972-ldjj2eaY Our Three Songs:  Papa Was a Rolling Stone by The Temptations;  The Rain Song by Led Zeppelin;  Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters by Elton John Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 May 2020 00:10:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1972 full 1 4 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year they broke into Watergate? Our Three Songs:  Papa Was a Rolling Stone by The Temptations;  The Rain Song by Led Zeppelin;  Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters by Elton John Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs: 

Papa Was a Rolling Stone by The Temptations; 

The Rain Song by Led Zeppelin; 

Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters by Elton John

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]]> 3016 no 102. The Best Songs of 1971 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1971-3ZHpICvB Our Three Songs:  Bargain by The Who;  Love the One You're With by Aretha Franklin;  Me and Bobby McGee by Janis Joplin   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 May 2020 00:05:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1971 full 1 3 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year D.B. Cooper jumped out of an airplane and was never heard from again? Our Three Songs:  Bargain by The Who;  Love the One You're With by Aretha Franklin;  Me and Bobby McGee by Janis Joplin   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs:

 Bargain by The Who; 

Love the One You're With by Aretha Franklin; 

Me and Bobby McGee by Janis Joplin

 

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]]> 2580 no 101. The Best Songs of 1970 https://50-years-of-music-w-50-year-old-white-guys.simplecast.com/episodes/1970-QWARnLDt Our Three Songs: Signed, Sealed, Delivered by Stevie Wonder;  Super Bad by James Brown;  If You Could Read My Mind by Gordon Lightfoot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00 -0000 The Best Songs of 1970 full 1 2 Tim Plaehn What was the best song the year that Hutt River became a nation? Our Three Songs: Signed, Sealed, Delivered by Stevie Wonder;  Super Bad by James Brown;  If You Could Read My Mind by Gordon Lightfoot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Three Songs:

Signed, Sealed, Delivered by Stevie Wonder; 

Super Bad by James Brown; 

If You Could Read My Mind by Gordon Lightfoot

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